How this works. Liberalism has two strands: Classical and Modern. The exam wants you to compare them across the four spec areas. Pick an area, write what each strand says about it, then write the differences and similarities. Hints are hidden by default. Use the green Check my work button for a quick keyword check. Reveal the model answers when you are ready and compare. The 2024 examiner report had Q3a on liberalism and the economy: it warns against treating liberalism as a single bloc and against ignoring the role of welfare and Rawls. Your work saves automatically.
Differences where the two strands disagree
Write the points of disagreement in your own words. Try to weave the two strands together in each sentence rather than listing them one then the other.
Hint
Similarities where the two strands agree
Even strands that look opposed often share core liberal ground. Find what they have in common.
Hint
Quick check
A simple keyword check against what an examiner would expect for this round. Green ticks are good. Amber arrows are things to add.
Model answers for this round
Differences - what to notice
Similarities - what they share
Model answers are written from Pearson Edexcel mark schemes (P1 Sample, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025 liberalism Q3) and the 9PL0 specification.