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

Since there's a AS government and politics revision thread, I'd thought that I'd make one for all of the A2 units. Some resources are intended for teachers but which are also quite good for students. If there's any useful resources that I've missed out below or if the links are wrong or not working, please tag me and I'll be happy to edit this post :h: I do not own any of the revision materials.

Exam Dates and Times

Unit 3 - 14th June 2016, 13:30

Unit 4 - 16th June 2016, 13:30

Both exams are one and a half hours.

All Units

Teachers Guide (basically a more detailed version of the spec, A2 units start at page 13)

General further guidance (pages 16-20)

[url="http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/support-topics/exams/past-papers.html?Qualification-Family=A-Level&Qualification-Subject=Government%20and%20Politics&Status=Pearson-UK:Status%2FLive&Specification-Code=Pearson-UK[excludedFace]s-smilie[/excludedFace]pecification-Code%2F9GP01&Specification-Code=Pearson-UK[excludedFace]s-smilie[/excludedFace]pecification-Code%2F9gp01"]Past papers, mark schemes and examiners' reports


[*]Tutor2u (go to topics and reference library)
[*]An unofficial, slightly older thread which may be useful
Unit 3AUnit 3BUnit 3CUnit 3D

Further guidance (pages 1-6)

Useful PDF (written at undergraduate level)

Unit 4A

Further guidance (pages 6-11)

Unit 4BUnit 4CUnit 4D

Further guidance (pages 6-12)

Useful PDF (written at undergraduate level)

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Reply 1
yaaaayy finally! how is revision going for everybody? :smile:
Reply 2
I'm literally just going through all the past papers and mark schemes and updating it in terms of examples where necessary
It's going nowhere. I'm so scared,here's so much to remember and it's so hard to get top grade ehh :?
any predictions on 3D and 4D?
Reply 5
Original post by Carolinec1206
It's going nowhere. I'm so scared,here's so much to remember and it's so hard to get top grade ehh :?


Same...

Unir 4....is what terrifies me

Multiculturalism and natiionasm are so hard
Original post by xxvine
Same...

Unir 4....is what terrifies me

Multiculturalism and natiionasm are so hard

I know ! It's so confusing
Original post by xxvine
Same...

Unir 4....is what terrifies me

Multiculturalism and natiionasm are so hard


Original post by Carolinec1206
I know ! It's so confusing


I think multiculturalism is easier than it seems... The strands: only three, quite easy to grasp; core beliefs: a bit complex but once you get your head round it, it's good; then you need to learn the critiques. :tongue: Of course, I might be missing something out. :colondollar:
Original post by SinsNotTragedies
I think multiculturalism is easier than it seems... The strands: only three, quite easy to grasp; core beliefs: a bit complex but once you get your head round it, it's good; then you need to learn the critiques. :tongue: Of course, I might be missing something out. :colondollar:


It's only easy for you coz you're smart. I prefer to say that the whole of A2 is difficult ,let's stick with that :P hahaha
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@Carolinec1206 omg I am NOT smart. Look who's talking, you with your 100% :colonhash: :tongue:
Original post by SinsNotTragedies
@Carolinec1206 omg I am NOT smart. Look who's talking, you with your 100% :colonhash: :tongue:


Please you have a place at top uni so don't try to say that you're not smart !
Original post by Carolinec1206
Please you have a place at top uni so don't try to say that you're not smart !


A conditional place :cry2: meeting the offer extends far beyond my capabilities :moon:
Please Edexcel, be good to us this year :pinch:
Original post by SinsNotTragedies
A conditional place :cry2: meeting the offer extends far beyond my capabilities :moon:
Please Edexcel, be good to us this year :pinch:

No it doesn't ! You can do this!
Well,I believe they will be evil this year as last year they were too decent
Original post by Carolinec1206
No it doesn't ! You can do this!
Well,I believe they will be evil this year as last year they were too decent


Thank you. :h: We can both do this!!
They will be good to us, just you watch. :colonhash: I bet you 2 pence. :wink:
Original post by SinsNotTragedies
Thank you. :h: We can both do this!!
They will be good to us, just you watch. :colonhash: I bet you 2 pence. :wink:

Alright,just make sure you will keep that promise hun xx
Original post by Carolinec1206
Alright,just make sure you will keep that promise hun xx


Haha you can take me to Poland if I'm right :teehee:
Original post by SinsNotTragedies
Haha you can take me to Poland if I'm right :teehee:

But you pay,right ?:u:
Original post by Carolinec1206
But you pay,right ?:u:


Fine, I suppose I'm paying for a tour guide and a translator as well, good deal on my end. :wink:
Reply 18
Original post by SinsNotTragedies
I think multiculturalism is easier than it seems... The strands: only three, quite easy to grasp; core beliefs: a bit complex but once you get your head round it, it's good; then you need to learn the critiques. :tongue: Of course, I might be missing something out. :colondollar:

Are you learning all 4 for unit 4?
Original post by xxvine
Are you learning all 4 for unit 4?


Trying to, but socialism is a bit hard so that's not coming along well. :s-smilie:

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