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Just wondering what everybody's predictions are for the Edexcel government and politics exam both unit one and two!?
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(Original post by AlderKate)
Just wondering what everybody's predictions are for the Edexcel government and politics exam both unit one and two!?
Just wondering what everybody's predictions are for the Edexcel government and politics exam both unit one and two!?
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I'm thinking a 25 marker on referendums for Democracy and participation because there hasn't been one for years.
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Im thinking Referendums, Proportional representation and maybe Pressure groups promoting Democracy
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(Original post by cerys gunn)
Im thinking Referendums, Proportional representation and maybe Pressure groups promoting Democracy
Im thinking Referendums, Proportional representation and maybe Pressure groups promoting Democracy
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My teacher has predicted right the past few years; here are this years:
Unit 1 (UK: People and Politics)
o Topic 1: Democracy
- Should referendums be more widely used in the UK? (25)
- To what extent does democracy in the UK suffer from a 'participation crisis’? (25)
o Topic 2: Parties
- To what extent is the modern Conservative Party influenced by ‘One Nation’ principles? (25)
- To what extent do the UK’s major parties accept Thatcherite ideas and policies? (25)
o Topic 3: Elections
- Should ‘First Past the Post’ continue to be used for elections to the House of Commons? (25)
- How far does the Westminster electoral system ensure strong and stable government? (25)
o Topic 4: Pressure Groups
- Why are some pressure groups more influential than others? (25)
- To what extent are the largest pressure groups the most successful ones? (25)
Unit 2 (UK: Governing the UK)
o Topic 1: Constitution
- ‘The UK Constitution is no longer fit for purpose.’ Discuss (25/40)
- 'The advantages of a codified constitution now outweigh its disadvantages' Discus (25/40)
o Topic 2: Parliament
- How effective are backbench MPs? (25/40)
- ‘Parliament carries out none of its functions adequately.’ Discuss (25/40)
- To what extent does Parliament control executive power? (25/40)
o Topic 3: PM and Cabinet
- How important is the cabinet? (25/40)
- To what extent can the PM control the cabinet? (25/40)
- To what extent does the PM dominate the political system in the UK? (25/40)
o Topic 4: Judges and Civil Liberties
- To what extent can judges check the power of the executive and the legislature? (25/40)
- To what extent are UK judges both independent and neutral? (25/40)
- Is the judiciary too powerful, or is it not powerful enough? (25/40)
Unit 1 (UK: People and Politics)
o Topic 1: Democracy
- Should referendums be more widely used in the UK? (25)
- To what extent does democracy in the UK suffer from a 'participation crisis’? (25)
o Topic 2: Parties
- To what extent is the modern Conservative Party influenced by ‘One Nation’ principles? (25)
- To what extent do the UK’s major parties accept Thatcherite ideas and policies? (25)
o Topic 3: Elections
- Should ‘First Past the Post’ continue to be used for elections to the House of Commons? (25)
- How far does the Westminster electoral system ensure strong and stable government? (25)
o Topic 4: Pressure Groups
- Why are some pressure groups more influential than others? (25)
- To what extent are the largest pressure groups the most successful ones? (25)
Unit 2 (UK: Governing the UK)
o Topic 1: Constitution
- ‘The UK Constitution is no longer fit for purpose.’ Discuss (25/40)
- 'The advantages of a codified constitution now outweigh its disadvantages' Discus (25/40)
o Topic 2: Parliament
- How effective are backbench MPs? (25/40)
- ‘Parliament carries out none of its functions adequately.’ Discuss (25/40)
- To what extent does Parliament control executive power? (25/40)
o Topic 3: PM and Cabinet
- How important is the cabinet? (25/40)
- To what extent can the PM control the cabinet? (25/40)
- To what extent does the PM dominate the political system in the UK? (25/40)
o Topic 4: Judges and Civil Liberties
- To what extent can judges check the power of the executive and the legislature? (25/40)
- To what extent are UK judges both independent and neutral? (25/40)
- Is the judiciary too powerful, or is it not powerful enough? (25/40)
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(Original post by josiebarnes10)
My teacher has predicted right the past few years; here are this years:
Unit 1 (UK: People and Politics)
o Topic 1: Democracy
- Should referendums be more widely used in the UK? (25)
- To what extent does democracy in the UK suffer from a 'participation crisis’? (25)
o Topic 2: Parties
- To what extent is the modern Conservative Party influenced by ‘One Nation’ principles? (25)
- To what extent do the UK’s major parties accept Thatcherite ideas and policies? (25)
o Topic 3: Elections
- Should ‘First Past the Post’ continue to be used for elections to the House of Commons? (25)
- How far does the Westminster electoral system ensure strong and stable government? (25)
o Topic 4: Pressure Groups
- Why are some pressure groups more influential than others? (25)
- To what extent are the largest pressure groups the most successful ones? (25)
Unit 2 (UK: Governing the UK)
o Topic 1: Constitution
- ‘The UK Constitution is no longer fit for purpose.’ Discuss (25/40)
- 'The advantages of a codified constitution now outweigh its disadvantages' Discus (25/40)
o Topic 2: Parliament
- How effective are backbench MPs? (25/40)
- ‘Parliament carries out none of its functions adequately.’ Discuss (25/40)
- To what extent does Parliament control executive power? (25/40)
o Topic 3: PM and Cabinet
- How important is the cabinet? (25/40)
- To what extent can the PM control the cabinet? (25/40)
- To what extent does the PM dominate the political system in the UK? (25/40)
o Topic 4: Judges and Civil Liberties
- To what extent can judges check the power of the executive and the legislature? (25/40)
- To what extent are UK judges both independent and neutral? (25/40)
- Is the judiciary too powerful, or is it not powerful enough? (25/40)
My teacher has predicted right the past few years; here are this years:
Unit 1 (UK: People and Politics)
o Topic 1: Democracy
- Should referendums be more widely used in the UK? (25)
- To what extent does democracy in the UK suffer from a 'participation crisis’? (25)
o Topic 2: Parties
- To what extent is the modern Conservative Party influenced by ‘One Nation’ principles? (25)
- To what extent do the UK’s major parties accept Thatcherite ideas and policies? (25)
o Topic 3: Elections
- Should ‘First Past the Post’ continue to be used for elections to the House of Commons? (25)
- How far does the Westminster electoral system ensure strong and stable government? (25)
o Topic 4: Pressure Groups
- Why are some pressure groups more influential than others? (25)
- To what extent are the largest pressure groups the most successful ones? (25)
Unit 2 (UK: Governing the UK)
o Topic 1: Constitution
- ‘The UK Constitution is no longer fit for purpose.’ Discuss (25/40)
- 'The advantages of a codified constitution now outweigh its disadvantages' Discus (25/40)
o Topic 2: Parliament
- How effective are backbench MPs? (25/40)
- ‘Parliament carries out none of its functions adequately.’ Discuss (25/40)
- To what extent does Parliament control executive power? (25/40)
o Topic 3: PM and Cabinet
- How important is the cabinet? (25/40)
- To what extent can the PM control the cabinet? (25/40)
- To what extent does the PM dominate the political system in the UK? (25/40)
o Topic 4: Judges and Civil Liberties
- To what extent can judges check the power of the executive and the legislature? (25/40)
- To what extent are UK judges both independent and neutral? (25/40)
- Is the judiciary too powerful, or is it not powerful enough? (25/40)
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(Original post by kejsi19)
can someone post the answers for the questions? in bullet points ofc
can someone post the answers for the questions? in bullet points ofc
Introduction
For
. MP-Constituency Link
. Often produces government with majority unlike proportional representation
. Prevents extremist Parties gaining power.
Against
. Can create a government elected on a minority of popular vote,
. Not proportional.
. Unfair to small parties
Conclusion
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absolutely agree with your teacher on unit 2's topic 1 and 3 - my teacher has also made these predictions these type of questions haven't come-up on a while now (I'm sitting the AQA paper)
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(Original post by josiebarnes10)
My teacher has predicted right the past few years; here are this years:
Unit 1 (UK: People and Politics)
o Topic 1: Democracy
- Should referendums be more widely used in the UK? (25)
- To what extent does democracy in the UK suffer from a 'participation crisis’? (25)
o Topic 2: Parties
- To what extent is the modern Conservative Party influenced by ‘One Nation’ principles? (25)
- To what extent do the UK’s major parties accept Thatcherite ideas and policies? (25)
o Topic 3: Elections
- Should ‘First Past the Post’ continue to be used for elections to the House of Commons? (25)
- How far does the Westminster electoral system ensure strong and stable government? (25)
o Topic 4: Pressure Groups
- Why are some pressure groups more influential than others? (25)
- To what extent are the largest pressure groups the most successful ones? (25)
Unit 2 (UK: Governing the UK)
o Topic 1: Constitution
- ‘The UK Constitution is no longer fit for purpose.’ Discuss (25/40)
- 'The advantages of a codified constitution now outweigh its disadvantages' Discus (25/40)
o Topic 2: Parliament
- How effective are backbench MPs? (25/40)
- ‘Parliament carries out none of its functions adequately.’ Discuss (25/40)
- To what extent does Parliament control executive power? (25/40)
o Topic 3: PM and Cabinet
- How important is the cabinet? (25/40)
- To what extent can the PM control the cabinet? (25/40)
- To what extent does the PM dominate the political system in the UK? (25/40)
o Topic 4: Judges and Civil Liberties
- To what extent can judges check the power of the executive and the legislature? (25/40)
- To what extent are UK judges both independent and neutral? (25/40)
- Is the judiciary too powerful, or is it not powerful enough? (25/40)
My teacher has predicted right the past few years; here are this years:
Unit 1 (UK: People and Politics)
o Topic 1: Democracy
- Should referendums be more widely used in the UK? (25)
- To what extent does democracy in the UK suffer from a 'participation crisis’? (25)
o Topic 2: Parties
- To what extent is the modern Conservative Party influenced by ‘One Nation’ principles? (25)
- To what extent do the UK’s major parties accept Thatcherite ideas and policies? (25)
o Topic 3: Elections
- Should ‘First Past the Post’ continue to be used for elections to the House of Commons? (25)
- How far does the Westminster electoral system ensure strong and stable government? (25)
o Topic 4: Pressure Groups
- Why are some pressure groups more influential than others? (25)
- To what extent are the largest pressure groups the most successful ones? (25)
Unit 2 (UK: Governing the UK)
o Topic 1: Constitution
- ‘The UK Constitution is no longer fit for purpose.’ Discuss (25/40)
- 'The advantages of a codified constitution now outweigh its disadvantages' Discus (25/40)
o Topic 2: Parliament
- How effective are backbench MPs? (25/40)
- ‘Parliament carries out none of its functions adequately.’ Discuss (25/40)
- To what extent does Parliament control executive power? (25/40)
o Topic 3: PM and Cabinet
- How important is the cabinet? (25/40)
- To what extent can the PM control the cabinet? (25/40)
- To what extent does the PM dominate the political system in the UK? (25/40)
o Topic 4: Judges and Civil Liberties
- To what extent can judges check the power of the executive and the legislature? (25/40)
- To what extent are UK judges both independent and neutral? (25/40)
- Is the judiciary too powerful, or is it not powerful enough? (25/40)
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Last minute plea: does anyone have any good examples for Unit 2? I've studied Constitution, Parliament, and PM+Cabinet, but I feel like I'm going to need examples for 25/40 markers. Anything would be appreciated.
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