Please see this resource on John Major’s legacy as Prime Minister. A little over 1900 words excluding references. Contents: Overview The Return of the Cabinet (increased role for collective Cabinet governance) Foreign Policy: Kuwait and Northern Ireland ‘Two Troubled Premierships’ (a comparison of the Major and May administration) Further resources Questions I’m offering this resource for free, reviews appreciated :) I achieved an A* in Government & Politics in 2019 and went on to graduate from a Russell Group with a first in Philosophy, Politics & Economics. Happy studying!

I created this resource when taking A-Level politics on the current 2017 Edexcel specification. Notes on the following: Impact of pressure groups on democracy Impact of referendums on democracy Impact of the judiciary on democracy

To what extent do individualist and collectivist anarchists agree on human nature? Written for Edexcel’s Government & Politics 2017 specification but may be relevant for others, especially AQA. I took the A-Level with Edexcel in 2019, achieving an A*, and subsequently studied politics at a top-10 UK university, graduating with a first.

This is a practice essay I produced for the UK Politics section of the 2017 A-Level Government & Politics specification. I achieved an A* overall in 2019 and went on to graduate with a first in politics from a top-10 UK university. The source is taken from the LSE Blog, which contains some excellent resources. This essay was not marked and is not an exemplar, so I would suggest only using it for thoughts and ideas rather than as an example of best practice.

These are practice / revision essays from when I took the Government & Politics A-Level a few years ago. The essays are laid out in bullet points and were done for revision purposes. I achieved an A*. The essays: Evaluate the view that backbenchers are now an effective force in the House of Commons Is the House of Lords more effective at scrutinising the executive than the House of Commons? Is Parliament an effective check on the Westminster executive? New things have happened in politics since then (to put it mildly) but these resources are still relevant and contain useful info on significant acts and milestones in UK parliament. Happy studying!

This is a collection of questions which I took from various sources from when I completed my A-Level in Government and Politics. I took the 2017 spec, achieving an A* in 2017. This resource is free - do check out my other resources and any reviews / feedback appreciated :) I got an A* in my A-Level and a first in PPE from a top-10 UK university.

These notes were written for the multiculturalism module in a UK top 10 university’s final-year course on political theory. I graduated in 2023 with a first in PPE. These notes may also be relevant for Edexcel’s 2017 spec Government & Politics A-Level, which has a multiculturalism option. Happy studying!

Exemplar A-Level Government & Politics Essay. Edexcel 2017 spec - this is still the curriculum used in 2023/24 academic year. I achieved an A* in Government & Politics in 2019. Hope this is of some use to current AS/A Level students. Happy studying!

EPQ question: Benjamin Disraeli ‘had scant respect for probity and integrity in politics - his code of behaviour was truly Machiavellian’. How accurate is this judgement? I achieved full marks in this piece (54/54). Contents: Abstract Introduction Research Review Dissertation (Discussion) Conclusion Evaluation Bibliography: Books, Articles/Journals, Podcasts, Websites Presentation slides Project proposal form 25,431 words across 54 pages Please feel free to use particularly for revision on Benjamin Disraeli and Victorian politics. I wrote this when I was 17, before starting university, so the language is often a little clunky! For those studying Disraeli at university, use this as inspiration rather than a strictly accurate journal piece.

To what extent do conservatives advocate for paternalism? This is an example practice essay which goes over some of the key aspects of conservatism. I took Edexcel’s Government & Politics A-Level course in 2019, achieving an A*, and afterwards I studied politics at the University of Warwick. I would recommend this style of revision - writing out key questions and then doing answers in abbreviated rather than full prose form. Happy studying! Paternalism is the idea of government by people who are best equipped to lead and make decisions through birth, inheritance and upbringing. It links to Burke’s notion of noblesse oblige, which is that those who are best off have obligations to those without; obligations of generosity, fairness, etc, and in turn, the masses have obligations of obedience and lawfulness.

UK Politics & Ideologies Revision Checklist Edexcel A-Level | Government and Politics I was in the first cohort to take the 2017 Edexcel specification. I achieved an A* and went on to study politics at university, graduating with a first. Checklists like this can be very useful for organising your work and time - plan, plan plan! I’m offering this for free, but please do see my other resources.

Anarchism Revision: a resource I created for A-Level Government & Politics - Edexcel specification but could be relevant for others, especially AQA where there is some overlap. I took the A-Level in 2019 and achieved an A* - the syllabus is broadly the same. I subsequently went to university (Warwick) and achieved a first in politics. Comparative theories / ideologies forms module 6 of the Edexcel syllabus. Content: Anarchist thinkers Brief history of anarchism An example practice essay Further questions Happy studying!

These are notes from three revision essays in the Comparative Theories section of the Global Politics module. I have laid out notes in bullet point form. Analyse the differences that exist between liberals and realists in regard to the importance of the nation state in global politics Analyse the significance of the divisions regarding human rights that exist between liberals and realists Analyse disagreements between realists and liberals over the likelihood of tackling climate change I studied politics at university, graduating with a first from Warwick. I took the Edexcel syllabus in 2019 and have since been updating my content to reflect the new syllabus.

To what extent do conservatives agree on the economy? It mentions some of the following figures: Burke Disraeli Friedman Hayek Rand Locke Harold MacMillan Margaret Thatcher Noel Skelton Charles Murray This essay was written for Edexcel spec but the ideas and content may be relevant to other boards.

This essay was written as part of the Culture and Politics of the Middle East module - a module at the University of Warwick. It achieved a medium-high first. It discusses Edward Said’s framework of Orientalism with particular reference to the fact that Said relies on both humanist and postcritical ontologies. It explores this mix-and-match not as a flaw, but as something which can illustrate some quite important things in Orientalism. Please don’t copy this essay, first for plagiarism reasons, and second because it’s important to develop your own thoughts and ideas. Regardless, this essay should help you to better understand Orientalism.

Warwick’s PO301 is a final year 30 CAT course available to those with some specialism in politics or political theory - most notably, those taking PPE, PPL, EPP, EPAIS, PAIS, or History & Politics. This essay was a summative submission and covered the module on freedom and borders. It rejects the argument made by Wellman (2008) that supports the right to exclude. Wellman’s arguments are also covered in other courses, such as the final-year PPE/PPL course Political Economy of Philosophy and Politics. The essay achieved a first. Use it as a source of ideas but don’t copy it - not least for reasons around plagiarism - but also because independent thought is what matters, not so much the content of the argument itself.

This activity uses a variety of learning techniques to extend, deepen and reinforce student’s knowledge and understanding of socialism. It can be used for, potentially, a whole lesson, but could also be used for a piece of homework or a revision resource. It also focuses on the links between anarchism and socialism; the extension case study looks at anarcho-syndicalism during the Spanish Civil War. Designed for Edexcel Government and Politics from the 2017 specification but sufficient for any exam board in content and style.

This informative, engaging resource provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the Labour party, from its inception out of the trade union movement to Old Labour, New Labour, Miliband and Corbyn. Perfect for giving students a good grounding in the history of the Labour party. It uses simple, clear language and seeks to engage them throughout the presentation. At the end there are a series of questions to reinforce and extend knowledge. This resource was used at an excellent sixth-form state-funded college with some of the highest Oxbridge offer rates in the country. Ideal for Edexcel but can be used for AQA and WJEC.

Classroom resource tried-and-tested in a leading, high-achieving college in the South of England. Several students have received an A*, in part as a result of effective lesson Powerpoints. This engaging, digestible resource uses a variety of different techniques to encourage students to engage with the subject on hand. Establishing a good understanding of democracy is essential for later success in the A-Level Politics course. This resources has facilitated excellent lesson feedback from the head of department, who noted the extent to which students actively engaged, thought about democracy, and participated in the lesson.

Exemplar Essay: to what extent do socialists agree in their views on the economy? This essay received full marks in internal marking practices (verified by 2 teachers). Perfect for a revision resource, extending one’s knowledge of socialism, using it to strengthen one’s own essay-writing skills. Written for Edexcel Government and Politics from the 2017 specification but sufficient for any exam board in content and style.