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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 1/A):

1. Outline what Source A reveals about the relationship between economic interdependence and military conflict over time. (3 marks)
2. With explicit reference to Source B and one example you have studied, analyze the challenges to traditional sovereignty posed by globalization. (4 marks)
3. Compare and contrast the perspectives on legitimacy presented in Source C and Source D. (6 marks)
4. “To maintain legitimacy, states must balance sovereignty and interdependence.” Examine this claim using all the sources and your own knowledge. (12 marks)

Questions (SET 2/B)

1. Outline what Source A reveals about the global distribution of governance systems in 2023.(3 marks)
2. With explicit reference to Source B and one example you have studied, analyze how interdependence challenges the principle of sovereignty. (4 marks)
3. Compare and contrast the perspectives on legitimacy provided in Source C and Source D. (6 marks)
4. “To maintain sovereignty and legitimacy, states must prioritize their national interests over global commitments.” Examine this claim using all the sources and your own knowledge. (12 marks)