This was designed for the Synoptic F855 OCR unit. It is a comparison between UK & US Political Parties. <br />
This booklet covers - ideology, functions of parties, power within parties and party systems. <br />
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Could be used as a good grounding for A2 level as it draws on the similarities and differences between UK & US system. <br />
32 page document.
<p>These resources cover a series of lessons.</p>
<p>Powerpoint presentation discusses each electoral system in depth and where they are used in the UK.</p>
<p>Each system is considered individually and there scope to discuss their own advantages & disadvantages.</p>
<p>In depth revision guide also included.</p>
Presentation discusses the various Constitutional Reforms introduced by New Labour - 1997+.<br />
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Includes: Human Rights Act, Devolution, Freedom of Information Act, House of Lords reform. <br />
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Textbook referenced - British Politics in Focus; Steve Lancaster & David Roberts. (2008)
History of the Conservative & Labour Party. Lots of information which I used as a starting point. Please rate/comment if you found this useful.<br />
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Timeline templates included for students to summarise key phases in ideology.
‘Discuss the view that statute law is the most important source of the British constitution.’ <br />
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In depth plan which attempts to answer the above questions. Explanations and examples given to aid students.
This was designed for the F855 Synoptic A2 paper. It is a comparison between UK & US Constitutions. <br />
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This includes - features, principles, sources, distribution of power within these two political systems, checks and balances and an evaluation of both federal and devolved systems of government.<br />
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This could be used as an introduction to A2 as it offers a comparison between UK & US systems. <br />
22 paged document.
Roles and Functions of political parties in the UK.<br />
Broad roles & functions with specific examples of how the roles are performed. <br />
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Presentation / Diamond Nine activity / Past Paper Question
‘Discuss the view that the sovereignty of parliament is the most important underlying principle of the British constitution.’ <br />
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Detailed & in-depth essay detailing how the above question could be answered. Examples & explanations given to aid students.
Lesson covering party systems - Single, Multi, Dominant & Two Party systems.<br />
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Specific explanations & examples to fill in table for students folders.