Mock exam paper with model answers designed for the IB Higher and Standard Global Politics exam paper 1. This resource specifically examines the topics “Interdependence, Sovereignty, and Legitimacy”. This set of exam paper is set for consolidating skills for weaker students, as well as strectch and challenge for higher ability students.

This resource includes:

2x sets of UNIQUE source-based exam paper (guaranteed different from any publishers/ sources)
2x sets of mark scheme for the questions on the paper

How can this resource be used?
This resource is ideal for preparing students for a mock exam or can be utilized as the mock exam itself, as it closely resembles the actual IB exam format. The accompanying model answers facilitate both peer and self-assessment, streamlining the grading process. Students can use these materials to pinpoint their strengths and areas that need improvement.

Additionally, the model answers can be introduced gradually through classroom activities to reinforce the requirements of each question type and deepen students’ understanding of how to maximise their marks.

Questions (SET 5):

1. Identify what Source A tells us about how states might exercise power. [3]
2. With explicit reference to Source B and one example you have studied, explain why international law may struggle to resolve global political conflicts. [4]
3. Compare and contrast what Source C and Source D tell us about how states approach sovereignty and conflict in the South China Sea. [6]
4. Using at least three sources and your own knowledge, evaluate the claim that in conflicts over sovereignty, international cooperation is more effective than power politics. [12]

Questions (SET 6)

1. Identify what Source A shows about how different countries perceive the legitimacy of international organisations. [3]
2. With explicit reference to Source B and one example you have studied, explain why legitimacy is difficult to maintain in global governance institutions. [4]
3. Compare and contrast what Source C and Source D suggest about the sources and stability of political legitimacy in global governance. [6]
4. Using at least three sources and your own knowledge, evaluate the claim that legitimacy in global governance rests more on procedural fairness than on practical effectiveness. [12]

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