Edexcel Politics 4A Europe
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Re: Edexcel Politics 4A Europeprobably something on the ECB and reasons to leave the EU for 15
i'd expect something about the financial crisis for 45 marks - like they just have to because it's so current... that and probably something about an institution for 45
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Re: Edexcel Politics 4A EuropeThat all seems plausible. My teacher says they write the papers in October. Any more ideas for 15 marker?(Original post by frosty222)
probably something on the ECB and reasons to leave the EU for 15
i'd expect something about the financial crisis for 45 marks - like they just have to because it's so current... that and probably something about an institution for 45
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Re: Edexcel Politics 4A EuropeThey asked something about the Lisbon Treaty in June 11 - "Has the Treaty of Lisbon created a European 'superstate'?" But it still could do. I think they may miss out an institution question in the 45 markers and ask 2 15's on them. All speculation though
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Re: Edexcel Politics 4A EuropePossibly something on supranationalism as that hasn't come up yet. They haven't asked about the European Council - might do a 15 mark one of that with a focus on the crisis (as they've been meeting a lot more frequently). CAP hasn't come up in a while.
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Re: Edexcel Politics 4A EuropePlease tell me how you'd answer a question on the EC in relation to the crisis, I'd really like to know. Thanks!(Original post by Chazzybish)
Possibly something on supranationalism as that hasn't come up yet. They haven't asked about the European Council - might do a 15 mark one of that with a focus on the crisis (as they've been meeting a lot more frequently). CAP hasn't come up in a while.
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Re: Edexcel Politics 4A EuropeI think it might be phrased perhaps as 'To what extent as the European Council taken a greater role in the EU since 2009?' therefore touching on both Lisbon and the crisis.(Original post by FullMetalX)
Please tell me how you'd answer a question on the EC in relation to the crisis, I'd really like to know. Thanks!
I'd talk about how it has now been established as a formal institution. It now has its own president and how he has taken an important role: organising the meetings, attending important summits (e.g. G8 in USA, although the Commission president also attended that) and considered by some to be a 'president of Europe'. I'd talk about the massive increase in European Council meetings since the crisis (now taking place roughly once a month) and most importantly how these seem to have taken away some of the power the Council of Ministers used to have in setting 'historical' decisions. I'd also show awareness of how European Councils were typically considered rather a waste of time.
To contrast, I'd say that the Commission has maintained its arguably more powerful role, particularly over pushing for greater integration (e.g. Barroso's EP speech today on banking union). I'd say how the meetings have often not really resulted in anything substantial, even the treaty in January being rather lacking (although still important). I'd also point out that van Rompuy has hardly shown he has much actual power over policy - he appears to be more symbolic than anything else. In this way I'd say that the European Council has taken a greater role in the eyes of the media/public, but in reality it still doesn't have much influence over the day-to-day workings of the EU (and that is by design: it only shapes the EU's direction). -
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Re: Edexcel Politics 4A EuropeThanks for this, that was very helpful!(Original post by Chazzybish)
I think it might be phrased perhaps as 'To what extent as the European Council taken a greater role in the EU since 2009?' therefore touching on both Lisbon and the crisis.
I'd talk about how it has now been established as a formal institution. It now has its own president and how he has taken an important role: organising the meetings, attending important summits (e.g. G8 in USA, although the Commission president also attended that) and considered by some to be a 'president of Europe'. I'd talk about the massive increase in European Council meetings since the crisis (now taking place roughly once a month) and most importantly how these seem to have taken away some of the power the Council of Ministers used to have in setting 'historical' decisions. I'd also show awareness of how European Councils were typically considered rather a waste of time.
To contrast, I'd say that the Commission has maintained its arguably more powerful role, particularly over pushing for greater integration (e.g. Barroso's EP speech today on banking union). I'd say how the meetings have often not really resulted in anything substantial, even the treaty in January being rather lacking (although still important). I'd also point out that van Rompuy has hardly shown he has much actual power over policy - he appears to be more symbolic than anything else. In this way I'd say that the European Council has taken a greater role in the eyes of the media/public, but in reality it still doesn't have much influence over the day-to-day workings of the EU (and that is by design: it only shapes the EU's direction).
Would this be a good example for something substantial the council has done, the fact that it is the main institution where member states pressurise each other in the eurozone crisis? For example France and Germany pressurising Italy and Greece to concede to their demands, appointing technocrats Monti and Papadimos and accepting tough austerity measures. -
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Re: Edexcel Politics 4A EuropeI think that's a valid point to make. Essentially, the bulk of the big decisions over the financial crisis have come from the European Council, which is pretty significant given that normally various economic measures stem from the Commission, Council of Ministers etc (however it is important to note that these two have still maintained some power, particularly the Commission which is advocating for closer fiscal union).(Original post by FullMetalX)
Thanks for this, that was very helpful!
Would this be a good example for something substantial the council has done, the fact that it is the main institution where member states pressurise each other in the eurozone crisis? For example France and Germany pressurising Italy and Greece to concede to their demands, appointing technocrats Monti and Papadimos and accepting tough austerity measures. -
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Re: Edexcel Politics 4A EuropeDo I need to cite particular evidence to say how it has advocated closer fiscal union, if so what would be a good point to bring up? Thanks again, I'm getting this!(Original post by Chazzybish)
I think that's a valid point to make. Essentially, the bulk of the big decisions over the financial crisis have come from the European Council, which is pretty significant given that normally various economic measures stem from the Commission, Council of Ministers etc (however it is important to note that these two have still maintained some power, particularly the Commission which is advocating for closer fiscal union). -
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Re: Edexcel Politics 4A EuropeThe president of the Commission, Barroso, spoke today in the EP ahead of the next European Council meeting calling for closer unity in banking (e.g. common credit guarantee) with a view to greater fiscal union.(Original post by FullMetalX)
Do I need to cite particular evidence to say how it has advocated closer fiscal union, if so what would be a good point to bring up? Thanks again, I'm getting this! -
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Re: Edexcel Politics 4A EuropeNot bad. Did QMV, Labour Movement and Enlargement for 15 markers. Did Federalism for 45 markers.(Original post by unoh)
how did you all find it? what questions did you do?
Put:
+ Foreign Affairs
+ Euro
+ Subsidiarity
+ Lisbon basically a constitution.
+ Commission political executive, Van Rompoy closest to idea of Head of State.
- No Common Defence Policy
- Opt outs e.g. Euro
- EU only makes 10-20% of laws
- Foreign Affairs isn't fully integrated, still intergovernmental.
Don't know how on earth I did, hoping for an A*.
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Re: Edexcel Politics 4A Europedid all of those except enlargement(Original post by Smuke)
Not bad. Did QMV, Labour Movement and Enlargement for 15 markers. Did Federalism for 45 markers.
Put:
+ Foreign Affairs
+ Euro
+ Subsidiarity
+ Lisbon basically a constitution.
+ Commission political executive, Van Rompoy closest to idea of Head of State.
- No Common Defence Policy
- Opt outs e.g. Euro
- EU only makes 10-20% of laws
- Foreign Affairs isn't fully integrated, still intergovernmental.
Don't know how on earth I did, hoping for an A*.
What did everyone else put?
similar points i contrasted it alot with like the us cos they are federal so said that the ecb could appear to be like us central federal bank but said that ecb not all members and cant quantitive ease which is why bailouts have been done through the imf
talked about no common defence policy
said how the commission seemed to resemble us senate and the ep could argueably be the house of representatives and i said something like how the ep has increased due to integration so there has been talk about a two tier system.
umm i cant remember the rest i must of put like 4-5 points and tried to evaluate them.
found qmv tiny bit tricky i just compared it to national veto and strengths/weaknesses
and for free movement i did negative implications but contrasted it with the positive aspects of freemovement/globalisation.
so totally unsure but i think the exam went well and hoping for an A! -
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Re: Edexcel Politics 4A EuropeSounds like good points there! Only mentioned US comparison at the end. For QMV, I think I put like disproportionately favours smaller states, not even used that much and problems which will come with future enlargement.(Original post by unoh)
did all of those except enlargement
similar points i contrasted it alot with like the us cos they are federal so said that the ecb could appear to be like us central federal bank but said that ecb not all members and cant quantitive ease which is why bailouts have been done through the imf
talked about no common defence policy
said how the commission seemed to resemble us senate and the ep could argueably be the house of representatives and i said something like how the ep has increased due to integration so there has been talk about a two tier system.
umm i cant remember the rest i must of put like 4-5 points and tried to evaluate them.
found qmv tiny bit tricky i just compared it to national veto and strengths/weaknesses
and for free movement i did negative implications but contrasted it with the positive aspects of freemovement/globalisation.
so totally unsure but i think the exam went well and hoping for an A!
Freedom of movement just did the classics: 'brain drain', immigration = competition for jobs and finally the clash of cultures.
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Re: Edexcel Politics 4A Europeah thanks fingers crossed!(Original post by Smuke)
Sounds like good points there! Only mentioned US comparison at the end. For QMV, I think I put like disproportionately favours smaller states, not even used that much and problems which will come with future enlargement.
Freedom of movement just did the classics: 'brain drain', immigration = competition for jobs and finally the clash of cultures.
Sounds like you did enough to get an A!
do you need A* for your university course? -
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Re: Edexcel Politics 4A EuropeI always feel I missed stuff/messed it up after exams, usually - and I stress the usually haha - it turns out alright.
I only need AAB, but i'm considering reapplying if my history turns into an A magically, so I want to get the best grade I can, specially as I'm applying to study Politics. How about yourself? -
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Re: Edexcel Politics 4A EuropeI need AAB for politics would be nice to get better then that but i dont mind i just want to get in!! where do you want to go?(Original post by Smuke)
I always feel I missed stuff/messed it up after exams, usually - and I stress the usually haha - it turns out alright.
I only need AAB, but i'm considering reapplying if my history turns into an A magically, so I want to get the best grade I can, specially as I'm applying to study Politics. How about yourself?
