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IB Global Politics Mock Exams — SL
Source-based Paper 1 papers, 15-mark Paper 2 essays and HL Paper 3 papers for IB Global Politics SL and HL, with instant AI-powered grading against the IB markbands.
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02—The format
Global Politics Paper Breakdown
Know the format inside-out so you can allocate your time and tailor your revision to each paper type.
Paper 1
SL + HL1 hour 15 minutes · 30% SL / 20% HL
Source-based questions on the core topics: understand a source, analyse a source, compare two sources, and evaluate and synthesise the sources with your own knowledge.
Paper 2
SL + HL1 hour 45 minutes · 40% SL / 30% HL
Extended 15-mark essays on the thematic studies (rights and justice, development and sustainability, peace and conflict), rewarding diverse perspectives that are explored and evaluated.
03—The papers
Available Global Politics SL Mock Exams
4 SL mock exams ready to practice. Browse for free, then start a timed session with a subscription.
Paper 1
2Global Politics Paper 1 — Interdependence and sovereignty (Mock 1)
Paper 1 source paper for IB Global Politics (first exams 2026). Four original sources on the CORE — interdependence and state sovereignty (Source A is an original diagram) — with the four compulsory questions: Identify [3], Explain [4], Compare and contrast [6], and Evaluate [12] using at least three sources and your own knowledge. AI-graded against the official IB markbands and command-term rules. 1 hour 15 minutes · 25 marks.
1h 15min · 25 marks
Global Politics Paper 1 — Legitimacy and global governance (Mock 2)
Paper 1 source paper for IB Global Politics (first exams 2026). Four original sources on the CORE — legitimacy and global governance, and whether international organizations can constrain sovereign states (Source A is an original diagram) — with the four compulsory questions: Identify [3], Explain [4], Compare and contrast [6], and Evaluate [12] using at least three sources and your own knowledge. AI-graded against the official IB markbands and command-term rules. 1 hour 15 minutes · 25 marks.
1h 15min · 25 marks
Paper 2
2Global Politics Paper 2 — Thematic essays (Mock 1)
Paper 2 essay paper for IB Global Politics (first exams 2026). Answer TWO essays out of six, each [15]: ONE from Section A (thematic studies — rights and justice, development and sustainability, peace and conflict) and ONE from Section B (integrating questions that connect the themes and the core). AI-graded against the official Paper 2 /15 markbands. 1 hour 45 minutes · 30 marks.
1h 45min · 30 marks
Global Politics Paper 2 — Thematic essays (Mock 2)
Second Paper 2 essay paper for IB Global Politics (first exams 2026). Answer TWO essays out of six, each [15]: ONE from Section A (thematic studies — rights and justice, development and sustainability, peace and conflict) and ONE from Section B (integrating questions that connect the themes and the core). AI-graded against the official Paper 2 /15 markbands. 1 hour 45 minutes · 30 marks.
1h 45min · 30 marks
04—Why
Why Practice Global Politics Mock Exams?
- Build familiarity with the Paper 1 source ladder and Paper 2 essay format before the real exam
- Master timing across the source questions and the 15-mark essays
- Practise exploring AND evaluating diverse perspectives — the top-band discriminator
- Learn to ground every point in a contemporary case study
- Identify weak topics to target revision
- Reduce exam anxiety through repeated realistic timed practice
05—Tips
Global Politics Exam Tips from Top Scorers
Explore AND evaluate perspectives
Top marks come from weighing different perspectives against each other, not just listing them — reach a justified judgement.
Anchor in a contemporary case
Every claim should be tied to a real case study from roughly the last 20 years, explained rather than just named.
Route back to the key concepts
Frame answers around power, sovereignty, legitimacy and interdependence — the concepts the syllabus is built on.
Plan before you write
A two-minute plan keeps a 15-mark essay focused on the question and argued to a conclusion.
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FAQ
Global Politics Mock Exams — FAQ
- How many IB Global Politics mock exams are available?
- Mock papers covering Paper 1 (source analysis), Paper 2 (essays) and HL Paper 3 are added as the subject builds out.
- Can I practise Paper 1 and Paper 2 separately?
- Yes. Each paper type is offered separately so you can drill source skills (Paper 1) or essay writing (Paper 2) on their own.
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