Edexcel Govt and Politics Unit 1 and 2?

i heard political ideologies is the best

My school doesn't do it because when they first offered the A-level in it, most people found the content really boring and ended up failing.

Also according to my teacher, the US modules fit in nicely after AS.

Not forgetting the COMPULSORY February Y13 trip to Washington too!

oh is it....so US is better to do? I am self teaching as I'm on a gap year and want an extra a-level.....and didnt know what to pick for A2!

Do the US Government and Politics for A2!

i heard political ideologies is the best

Yes James. I've decided to do the US option. But which books should I buy for A2 then?



I've gone through the Ideologies syllabus. It is complicated. If you look at the specification and past exam questions, you will realise that the US options are pretty similar to Unit 1 and 2 of the AS component. The only difference is Unit 1 & 2 deals with Britain and A2 deals with America.

I'd pick the A2 units based on what you're interested in. If you want to learn about different ideologies, go for it, but if you want to look at another political system - the US modules are good ones to do.

Are you doing AS and A2? i am to do it in one year so better make my choice quick hahaha! I know some people who did Ideologies and not many people who did America so wasnt sure which way to go tbh.What books you use for America

I'd pick the A2 units based on what you're interested in. If you want to learn about different ideologies, go for it, but if you want to look at another political system - the US modules are good ones to do.

how are you find america and what text books are you using?

since i am self teaching the easier units to learn make sense and i am thinking america is more interesting than ideologies

I'll be doing both in a year as part of the fast track A levels. Why don't you browse through the textbooks for the different topics? Once you've made up your mind I suggest you start reading your chosen textbook straightaway and making those notes. Once you've done that then you can come here and discuss stuff. It is already coming to end of October. So time is not on our side. I have yet to find out which books to use for the American options that make up the A2 component.

Yeah time flies...for AS I am using the new Andrew Heywood book. It was recommended by a mate and he writes the exam! The McNaughton book is also good but the Heywood one has all the 2016 elections results etc...so its more up to date
for AS i plan to learn democracy, elections and pressure groups...
will do PM, Parliament and Constitution for Unit 2
I can't browse when I don't even know which text books you use for the A2!

Can u take a look at this link and show me which book you actually bought?
http://www.bookdepository.com/search?searchTerm=andrew+heywood&searchRefined=1&page=1&searchSortBy=pubdate_high_low

Ok. why don't you take a week starting from tomorrow to read democracy and we can discuss about it here. I am certain James will join in with our discussions as he is very helpful and also intelligent in this subject. If i do find out which books to use for A2 I will let you know immediately.

I bought the first one from the link....
Essentials of UK politics

ok. you still haven't answered me. would you like to join us in discussing here about the chapters in Unit 1?

Oh yeah....
Sorry I would love to! When are you starting A2?

Let's focus on AS first shall we? so one week from now will you willingly come onto this thread to discuss on the chapters in AS?

Yes James. I've decided to do the US option. But which books should I buy for A2 then?
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how are you find america and what text books are you using?

what chapters have you completed so far? I don't mind joining you guys for a discussion right here. Are you up for it?

My school uses this textbook!




I haven't actually started any of the a2 yet, the bits I've said I've pretty much repeated off of my teacher I won't actually be doing America until next September!

huh so your AS?