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Edexcel Government and Politics A2 2016 - Unit 3 and Unit 4

It might be different across the various units but what structure do you guys adopt for top band ,15 markers ?

Ideologies for me. I write a brief transitionary sentence, or define a doctrine/principle (depending on what the question is tbh, this might seem vague but there is a broad range of questions). Then I aim to write 3 or 4 points, which are justifications or explanations - again, depending on the question. I usually get As in class essays using a similar structure.

Reply 781

NOP97

13

What are the predictions for 3B ideologies??

Reply 782

conscscscsc

1

I think that the 45 markers will be
Anarchism: collectivism vs. individualism
Conservatism: pragmatism vs. principle
Liberalism: State

For the 15 markers, I'd say
Socialism: Collectivism
Socialism: Fundamentalism vs. Revisionism
Liberalism: Economic vs. social liberalism
Conservatism: Tradition and continuity
Anarchism: differences with Marxism

Reply 783

studentyear13

1

Original post by conscscscsc

I think that the 45 markers will be
Anarchism: collectivism vs. individualism
Conservatism: pragmatism vs. principle
Liberalism: State

For the 15 markers, I'd say
Socialism: Collectivism
Socialism: Fundamentalism vs. Revisionism
Liberalism: Economic vs. social liberalism
Conservatism: Tradition and continuity
Anarchism: differences with Marxism

If these are the questions we get tomorrow, life would be AMAZING!

Reply 784

bsbnah

8

What are everyones thoughts on the 15 markers for tomortows paper?

Reply 785

Annie.humair

2

I am officially screwed

Same here!

Original post by MercyAde

Same here!

Like I keep forgetting stuff but I can't go back to it because I've got more to learn so it really stressing me out.
Going to be a third year because of politics.
Can't want for this to be over

Reply 788

Annie.humair

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Original post by conscscscsc

I think that the 45 markers will be
Anarchism: collectivism vs. individualism
Conservatism: pragmatism vs. principle
Liberalism: State

For the 15 markers, I'd say
Socialism: Collectivism
Socialism: Fundamentalism vs. Revisionism
Liberalism: Economic vs. social liberalism
Conservatism: Tradition and continuity
Anarchism: differences with Marxism

Why have you predicted these?

Reply 789

Annie.humair

2

What is link between liberalism and rationalism and what are the implications of this link?

How would I answer this question?

Reply 790

jim80james123

Can someone explain the conservatism favours pragmatism over principle question. My teacher said it was the same answers as to what extent do conservatives support tradition and continuity but I don't understand?

Reply 791

MercyAde

1

Same, i havent even started unit 4 revision, waiting for this to be over and done with, if you have this book I've attached its really useful for last minute, just look at what each side/strand says and what they agree with and disagree with. Theres just so much content in unit 3 😫

Reply 792

XiuXiu

10

seriously considering just doing a question or two on ideologies if nice things to do with Socialism come up, I haven't been studying them this year but I feel like I've read enough about that topic casually

this USA topic is genuine torture

Reply 793

SinsNotTragedies

3

So it's exam day. :holmes:

Good luck, all. :woo:

Reply 794

blackdiamond97

OP

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Original post by Annie.humair

What is link between liberalism and rationalism and what are the implications of this link?

How would I answer this question?

Mention how liberalism was a result of the Enlightenment, people were beginning to think rationally and that traditional ideas were being rejected in favour of ideas that were a result of reason and logical thinking. Ideas like autonomy and how people could tolerate other people's ideas and discuss them were also a consequence.

Implications include representative democracy, toleration and freedom.

Original post by jim80james123

Can someone explain the conservatism favours pragmatism over principle question. My teacher said it was the same answers as to what extent do conservatives support tradition and continuity but I don't understand?

It's not the same answer but you could use the same points.

From an earlier post:

I would say that traditional and neo conservatives favour pragmatism, and neo liberals favour principle overall.

Traditional and neo conservatives belief that human nature is intellectually imperfect, and so mistrusts any new human theories and ideas and favours tradition. Liberal ideas created as a result of the Enlightenment, such as equality and the rejection of the divine right of kings, for example, are rejected by conservatives. They also believe that pragmatism ensures that the natural social order of the world is not disrupted, which is a key thing for psychologically imperfect humans. This is shown by One Nationism, for example. However, it is worth mentioning that there are some*principled beliefs in conservatism - the practice of One Nationism is used in order to preserve the principles of hierarchy, natural government and the social obligations of the well off.

Neo liberals disagree with the conservatives mentioned above and believe that humans are rational beings whose ideas should be followed. The best example of this is during the Thatcher era, where a limited state, strong emphasis on a traditional family and the idea of a authoritarian state were key ideas within neo liberalism and were not changed even when society demanded them to (there was social unrest due to these policies around the UK). However, it could be said that pragmatism does have an influence on Neo liberalism due to its creation as a result of pragmatic factors (the failure of the post-war social democratic consensus).

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Reply 795

conscscscsc

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Original post by jim80james123

Can someone explain the conservatism favours pragmatism over principle question. My teacher said it was the same answers as to what extent do conservatives support tradition and continuity but I don't understand?

Pragmatic = flexible; Principled = strict

It's basically Traditional conservatives vs. The New Right

TCs view themselves as pragmatic (they say conservatism is a disposition, not an ideology)

TC are flexible on economics, role of the state, society, etc... They will make changes to ensure social stability + to maintain traditional society + hierarchy e.g any economic system as long as it gives hierarchy and private property, welfare state to prevent social unrest = they are very FLEXIBLE / PRAGMATIC

NL and NC new right are strict: NL want unregulated free market capitalism; NC want a moral capitalism with restrictions on immoral goods, NL put the market above society and above traditions, NC think we should go back to older moral traditions (e.g. Ban abortion), NL want a night watchman state that doesn't intervene in the economy, NC want a state that delivers moral guidance, they both strongly oppose the welfare state = they are very DOGMATIC / PRINCIPLED

HOWEVER, NCs are principled in the sense that the principles of hierarchy and private property, etc are fundamental to their ideas

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Reply 796

MercyAde

1

Can you explain what you mean by Liberalism & the state please

Reply 797

blackdiamond97

OP

13

Can someone explain why neo liberalism came about please?

Original post by MercyAde

Can you explain what you mean by Liberalism & the state please

What do you want to know exactly?

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Reply 798

xxvine

19

Original post by XiuXiu

seriously considering just doing a question or two on ideologies if nice things to do with Socialism come up, I haven't been studying them this year but I feel like I've read enough about that topic casually

this USA topic is genuine torture

You can't lol
Your paper will only be on USA

Reply 799

MercyAde

1

What would the question on it look like/how would it be asked, thanks

Edexcel Government and Politics A2 2016 - Unit 3 and Unit 4

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