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1.1 Current systems of representative and direct democracy

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1.2 A wider franchise and debates over suffrage

Politics AQA

1.3 Pressure groups and other influences

Politics AQA

1.4 Rights in context

Politics AQA

2.1 Political parties

Politics AQA

2.2 Established political parties

Politics AQA

2.3 Emerging and minor UK political parties

Politics AQA

2.4 UK political parties in context

Politics AQA

3.1 Different electoral systems.

Politics AQA

3.2 Referendums and how they are used.

Politics AQA

3.3 Electoral system analysis.

Politics AQA

4.1 Case studies of three key general elections.

Politics AQA

4.2 The influence of the media.

Politics AQA

5.1 Conservatism: core ideas and principles

Politics AQA

5.2 Differing views and tensions within conservatism

Politics AQA

5.3 Thomas Hobbes - Key Ideas (1588–1679)

Politics AQA

5.3 Edmund Burke - Key Ideas (1729–1797)

Politics AQA

5.3 Michael Oakeshott - Key Ideas (1901–1990)

Politics AQA

5.3 Ayn Rand - Key Ideas (1905–1982)

Politics AQA

5.3 Robert Nozick - Key Ideas (1938–2002)

Politics AQA

6.1 Liberalism: core ideas and principles

Politics AQA

6.2 Differing views and tensions within liberalism

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6.3 John Locke - Key Ideas (1632–1704)

Politics AQA

6.3 Mary Wollstonecraft - Key Ideas (1759–97)

Politics AQA

6.3 John Stuart Mill - Key Ideas (1806–73)

Politics AQA

6.3 John Rawls - Key Ideas (1921–2002)

Politics AQA

6.3 Betty Friedan - Key Ideas (1921–2006)

Politics AQA

7.1 Socialism: core ideas and principles

Politics AQA

7.2 Differing views and tensions within socialism

Politics AQA

7.3 Marx and Engels - Key Ideas (1818–83) & (1820–95)

Politics AQA

7.3 Beatrice Webb - Key Ideas (1858–1943)

Politics AQA

7.3 Rosa Luxemburg - Key Ideas (1871–1919)

Politics AQA

7.3 Anthony Crosland - Key Ideas (1918–77)

Politics AQA

7.3 Anthony Giddens - Key Ideas (1938–)

Politics AQA

8.1 The nature and sources of the UK Constitution

Politics AQA

8.2 How the constitution has changed since 1997

Politics AQA

8.2 How the constitution has changed since 1998

Politics AQA

8.3 The role and powers of devolved bodies in the UK

Politics AQA

8.4 Debates on further reform

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9.1 The structure and role of the Houses of Commons and Lords

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9.3 The legislative process

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9.4 The ways in which Parliament interacts with the Executive

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10.1 The structure, role, and powers of the Executive

Politics AQA

10.2 The concept of ministerial responsibility

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10.3 The power of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet

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10.4 The powers of the Prime Minster and the Cabinet

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11.1 The Supreme Court and its interactions

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11.2 The relationship between the Executive and Parliament

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11.3 The European Union (EU) and the UK government

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11.4 The location of sovereignty in the UK political system

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14.1 Feminism: core ideas and principles

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14.2 Types of feminism

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14.3 Simone de Beauvoir (1908-1986) - Key Ideas

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14.3 Sheila Rowbothom (1943-) Key Ideas

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14.3 Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1960-1935) - Key Ideas

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14.3 Kate Millett (1934-2017) Key Ideas

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14.3 Bell Hooks (1911–1977) - Key Ideas

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17.1 The nature of the US Constitution

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17.2 The key features of the US Constitution

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17.3 The main characteristics of US federalism

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17.4 Debates around the US Constitution and federalism

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18.1 The structure of Congress

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18.2 The distribution of powers within Congress

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18.3 Representation

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18.4 Legislative

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18.5 Oversight

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18.6 Interpretations and debates around Congress

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19.1 Formal sources of presidential power

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19.2 Informal sources of presidential power

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19.3 Relationships between the presidency and institutions

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19.4 Limitations on presidential power

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19.5 Interpretations and debates of the US presidency

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20.1 The nature and role of the Supreme Court

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20.2 The appointment process for the Supreme Court

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20.3 The Supreme Court and public policy

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20.4 The protection of civil liberties and rights in the US today

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20.5 Race and rights in contemporary US politics

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20.6 Debates of the US Supreme Court and civil rights

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21.1 Presidential elections and their significance

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21.2 Campaign finance

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21.3 Key ideas and principles of the Democratic party

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21.4 Key ideas and principles of the Republican party

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21.5 The current conflicts and tendencies

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21.6 Coalition of supporters for each party

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21.7 Interest groups in the USA

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21.8 Debates of US democracy and participation

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22.1 Theoretical approaches

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22.2 Similarities and differences in the UK and USA

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22.3 Compare the UK and US legislative branches

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22.4 Compare the UK and US executive branches

Politics AQA

22.5 Compare the UK and US Supreme Courts and civil rights

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22.6 Compare democracy and particpation in the UK and US

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23.1 The state: nation-state and of national sovereignty

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23.2 Globalisation

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23.2 Globalisation: It's impact on the state system

Politics AQA

23.3 Debates about the impact of globalisation

Politics AQA

23.4 Globalisation and contempary issues

Politics AQA

24.1 The United Nations (UN)

Politics AQA

24.2 North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)

Politics AQA

25.1 International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank

Politics AQA

25.2 The World Trade Organisation (WTO) and G7/G8 and G20

Politics AQA

25.3 How global economic governance deals with poverty

Politics AQA

26.1 Addressing contemporary global issues

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27.1 Origins and development of international law and institutions

Politics AQA

27.1 Issues faced by international organisations

Politics AQA

28.1 Global governance: Environmental

Politics AQA

29.1 Addressing human rights and environmental issues

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29.2 Views on tackling environmental issues

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29.3 Strengths and weaknesses of international agreements

Politics AQA

29.4 Obstacles to international co-operation and agreement

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29.5 Resolving global issues

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30.1 Types of power

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30.2 State power classifications

Politics AQA

30.3 Polarity

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31.4 Systems of government

Politics AQA

32.1 Liberal economics

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32.2 Rule of law

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32.3 Democracy

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32.4 Changing relationships and actions of states

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33.1 Forms of regionalism

Politics AQA

33.2 The reasons for and the significance of regionalism

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33.3 Development of regional organisations, excluding the EU

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33.4 Fostering European integration

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33.5 The significance of the EU as an international body

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33.6 Regionalism and contemporary global issues

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34.1 Main ideas of realism

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34.2 Main ideas of liberalism

Politics AQA

34.3 Divisions between realism and liberalism

Politics AQA

34.4 The anarchical society and society of states theory

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34.5 Recent developments in global politics

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Democracy and Participation

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Electoral Systems

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Voting Behaviour and the Media

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The Constitution

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Conservatism

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Socialism

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Parliament

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Prime Minister and Executive

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Anarchism

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Ecologism

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Feminism

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Multiculturalism

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Nationalism

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US Congress

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US Democracy and Participation

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US Presidency

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Political Parties

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Global Governance: Economic

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Liberalism

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The State and Globalisation

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Global Governance: Environmental

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Comparative Approaches

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Relationships between the Branches

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Conservative Thinkers and their Ideas

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Socialist Thinkers and their Ideas

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Regionalism and the EU

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Anarchist Thinkers and their Ideas

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Ecologist Thinkers and their Ideas

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Feminist Thinkers and Ideas

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Multiculturalist Thinkers and their Ideas

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Nationalist Thinkers and their Ideas

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The US Constitution and Federalism

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Comparative Theories

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US Supreme Court and Civil Rights

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Global Governance: Resolving Global Issues

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Power and Developments

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Liberal Thinkers and their Ideas

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Global Governance: Human Rights

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Global Governance: Contemporary Global Issues

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1.1 Current systems of representative and direct democracy

Politics Edexcel

1.2 A wider franchise and debates over suffrage

Politics Edexcel

1.3 Pressure groups and other influences

Politics Edexcel

1.4 Rights in context

Politics Edexcel

2.1 Political parties

Politics Edexcel

2.2 Established political parties

Politics Edexcel

2.3 Emerging and minor UK political parties

Politics Edexcel

2.4 UK political parties in context

Politics Edexcel

3.1 Different electoral systems.

Politics Edexcel

3.2 Referendums and how they are used.

Politics Edexcel

3.3 Electoral system analysis.

Politics Edexcel

4.1 Case studies of three key general elections

Politics Edexcel

4.2 The influence of the media

Politics Edexcel

5.1 Conservatism: core ideas and principles

Politics Edexcel

5.2 Differing views and tensions within conservatism

Politics Edexcel

5.3 Thomas Hobbes - Key Ideas (1588–1679)

Politics Edexcel

5.3 Edmund Burke - Key Ideas (1729–1797)

Politics Edexcel

5.3 Michael Oakeshott - Key Ideas (1901–1990)

Politics Edexcel

5.3 Ayn Rand - Key Ideas (1905–1982)

Politics Edexcel

5.3 Robert Nozick - Key Ideas (1938–2002)

Politics Edexcel

6.1 Liberalism: core ideas and principles

Politics Edexcel

6.2 Differing views and tensions within liberalism

Politics Edexcel

6.3 John Locke - Key Ideas (1632–1704)

Politics Edexcel

6.3 Mary Wollstonecraft - Key Ideas (1759–97)

Politics Edexcel

6.3 John Stuart Mill - Key Ideas (1806–73)

Politics Edexcel

6.3 John Rawls - Key Ideas (1921–2002)

Politics Edexcel

6.3 Betty Friedan - Key Ideas (1921–2006)

Politics Edexcel

7.1 Socialism: core ideas and principles

Politics Edexcel

7.2 Differing views and tensions within socialism

Politics Edexcel

7.3 Marx and Engels - Key Ideas (1818–83) & (1820–95)

Politics Edexcel

7.3 Beatrice Webb - Key Ideas (1858–1943)

Politics Edexcel

7.3 Rosa Luxemburg - Key Ideas (1871–1919)

Politics Edexcel

7.3 Anthony Crosland - Key Ideas (1918–77)

Politics Edexcel

7.3 Anthony Giddens - Key Ideas (1938–)

Politics Edexcel

8.1 The nature and sources of the UK Constitution

Politics Edexcel

8.2 How the constitution has changed since 1997

Politics Edexcel

8.2 How the constitution has changed since 1998

Politics Edexcel

8.3 The role and powers of devolved bodies in the UK

Politics Edexcel

8.4 Debates on further reform

Politics Edexcel

9.1 The structure and role of the Houses of Commons and Lords

Politics Edexcel

9.3 The legislative process

Politics Edexcel

9.4 The ways in which Parliament interacts with the Executive

Politics Edexcel

10.1 The structure, role, and powers of the Executive

Politics Edexcel

10.2 The concept of ministerial responsibility

Politics Edexcel

10.3 The power of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet

Politics Edexcel

10.4 The powers of the Prime Minster and the Cabinet

Politics Edexcel

11.1 The Supreme Court and its interactions

Politics Edexcel

11.2 The relationship between the Executive and Parliament

Politics Edexcel

11.3 The European Union (EU) and the UK government

Politics Edexcel

11.4 The location of sovereignty in the UK political system

Politics Edexcel

14.1 Feminism: core ideas and principles

Politics Edexcel

14.2 Types of feminism

Politics Edexcel

14.3 Simone de Beauvoir (1908-1986) - Key Ideas

Politics Edexcel

14.3 Sheila Rowbothom (1943-) Key Ideas

Politics Edexcel

14.3 Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1960-1935) - Key Ideas

Politics Edexcel

14.3 Kate Millett (1934-2017) Key Ideas

Politics Edexcel

14.3 Bell Hooks (1911–1977) - Key Ideas

Politics Edexcel

17.1 The nature of the US Constitution

Politics Edexcel

17.2 The key features of the US Constitution

Politics Edexcel

17.3 The main characteristics of US federalism

Politics Edexcel

17.4 Debates around the US Constitution and federalism

Politics Edexcel

18.1 The structure of Congress

Politics Edexcel

18.2 The distribution of powers within Congress

Politics Edexcel

18.3 Representation

Politics Edexcel

18.4 Legislative

Politics Edexcel

18.5 Oversight

Politics Edexcel

18.6 Interpretations and debates around Congress

Politics Edexcel

19.1 Formal sources of presidential power

Politics Edexcel

19.2 Informal sources of presidential power

Politics Edexcel

19.3 Relationships between the presidency and institutions

Politics Edexcel

19.4 Limitations on presidential power

Politics Edexcel

19.5 Interpretations and debates of the US presidency

Politics Edexcel

20.1 The nature and role of the Supreme Court

Politics Edexcel

20.2 The appointment process for the Supreme Court

Politics Edexcel

20.3 The Supreme Court and public policy

Politics Edexcel

20.4 The protection of civil liberties and rights in the US today

Politics Edexcel

20.5 Race and rights in contemporary US politics

Politics Edexcel

20.6 Debates of the US Supreme Court and civil rights

Politics Edexcel

21.1 Presidential elections and their significance

Politics Edexcel

21.2 Campaign finance

Politics Edexcel

21.3 Key ideas and principles of the Democratic party

Politics Edexcel

21.4 Key ideas and principles of the Republican party

Politics Edexcel

21.5 The current conflicts and tendencies

Politics Edexcel

21.6 Coalition of supporters for each party

Politics Edexcel

21.7 Interest groups in the USA

Politics Edexcel

21.8 Debates of US democracy and participation

Politics Edexcel

22.1 Theoretical approaches

Politics Edexcel

22.2 Similarities and differences in the UK and USA

Politics Edexcel

22.3 Compare the UK and US legislative branches

Politics Edexcel

22.4 Compare the UK and US executive branches

Politics Edexcel

22.5 Compare the UK and US Supreme Courts and civil rights

Politics Edexcel

22.6 Compare democracy and particpation in the UK and US

Politics Edexcel

23.1 The state: nation-state and of national sovereignty

Politics Edexcel

23.2 Globalisation

Politics Edexcel

23.2 Globalisation: It's impact on the state system

Politics Edexcel

23.3 Debates about the impact of globalisation

Politics Edexcel

23.4 Globalisation and contempary issues

Politics Edexcel

24.1 The United Nations (UN)

Politics Edexcel

24.2 North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)

Politics Edexcel

25.1 International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank

Politics Edexcel

25.2 The World Trade Organisation (WTO) and G7/G8 and G20

Politics Edexcel

25.3 How global economic governance deals with poverty

Politics Edexcel

26.1 Addressing contemporary global issues

Politics Edexcel

27.1 Origins and development of international law and institutions

Politics Edexcel

27.1 Issues faced by international organisations

Politics Edexcel

28.1 Global governance: Environmental

Politics Edexcel

29.1 Addressing human rights and environmental issues

Politics Edexcel

29.2 Views on tackling environmental issues

Politics Edexcel

29.3 Strengths and weaknesses of international agreements

Politics Edexcel

29.4 Obstacles to international co-operation and agreement

Politics Edexcel

29.5 Resolving global issues

Politics Edexcel

30.1 Types of power

Politics Edexcel

30.2 State power classifications

Politics Edexcel

30.3 Polarity

Politics Edexcel

31.4 Systems of government

Politics Edexcel

32.1 Liberal economics

Politics Edexcel

32.2 Rule of law

Politics Edexcel

32.3 Democracy

Politics Edexcel

32.4 Changing relationships and actions of states

Politics Edexcel

33.1 Forms of regionalism

Politics Edexcel

33.2 The reasons for and the significance of regionalism

Politics Edexcel

33.3 Development of regional organisations, excluding the EU

Politics Edexcel

33.4 Fostering European integration

Politics Edexcel

33.5 The significance of the EU as an international body

Politics Edexcel

33.6 Regionalism and contemporary global issues

Politics Edexcel

34.1 Main ideas of realism

Politics Edexcel

34.2 Main ideas of liberalism

Politics Edexcel

34.3 Divisions between realism and liberalism

Politics Edexcel

34.4 The anarchical society and society of states theory

Politics Edexcel

34.5 Recent developments in global politics

Politics Edexcel

Socialism

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US Politics

Politics Edexcel

How to answer essay questions

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Paper 2

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Paper 2

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Paper 3A

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1.1 Current systems of representative and direct democracy

Politics OCR

1.2 A wider franchise and debates over suffrage

Politics OCR

1.3 Pressure groups and other influences

Politics OCR

1.4 Rights in context

Politics OCR

2.1 Political parties

Politics OCR

2.2 Established political parties

Politics OCR

2.3 Emerging and minor UK political parties

Politics OCR

2.4 UK political parties in context

Politics OCR

3.1 Different electoral systems.

Politics OCR

3.2 Referendums and how they are used.

Politics OCR

3.3 Electoral system analysis.

Politics OCR

4.1 Case studies of three key general elections.

Politics OCR

4.2 The influence of the media.

Politics OCR

5.1 Conservatism: core ideas and principles

Politics OCR

5.2 Differing views and tensions within conservatism

Politics OCR

5.3 Thomas Hobbes - Key Ideas (1588–1679)

Politics OCR

5.3 Edmund Burke - Key Ideas (1729–1797)

Politics OCR

5.3 Michael Oakeshott - Key Ideas (1901–1990)

Politics OCR

5.3 Ayn Rand - Key Ideas (1905–1982)

Politics OCR

5.3 Robert Nozick - Key Ideas (1938–2002)

Politics OCR

6.1 Liberalism: core ideas and principles

Politics OCR

6.2 Differing views and tensions within liberalism

Politics OCR

6.3 John Locke - Key Ideas (1632–1704)

Politics OCR

6.3 Mary Wollstonecraft - Key Ideas (1759–97)

Politics OCR

6.3 John Stuart Mill - Key Ideas (1806–73)

Politics OCR

6.3 John Rawls - Key Ideas (1921–2002)

Politics OCR

6.3 Betty Friedan - Key Ideas (1921–2006)

Politics OCR

7.1 Socialism: core ideas and principles

Politics OCR

7.2 Differing views and tensions within socialism

Politics OCR

7.3 Marx and Engels - Key Ideas (1818–83) & (1820–95)

Politics OCR

7.3 Beatrice Webb - Key Ideas (1858–1943)

Politics OCR

7.3 Rosa Luxemburg - Key Ideas (1871–1919)

Politics OCR

7.3 Anthony Crosland - Key Ideas (1918–77)

Politics OCR

7.3 Anthony Giddens - Key Ideas (1938–)

Politics OCR

8.1 The nature and sources of the UK Constitution

Politics OCR

8.2 How the constitution has changed since 1997

Politics OCR

8.2 How the constitution has changed since 1998

Politics OCR

8.3 The role and powers of devolved bodies in the UK

Politics OCR

8.4 Debates on further reform

Politics OCR

9.1 The structure and role of the Houses of Commons and Lords

Politics OCR

9.3 The legislative process

Politics OCR

9.4 The ways in which Parliament interacts with the Executive

Politics OCR

10.1 The structure, role, and powers of the Executive

Politics OCR

10.2 The concept of ministerial responsibility

Politics OCR

10.3 The power of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet

Politics OCR

10.4 The powers of the Prime Minster and the Cabinet

Politics OCR

11.1 The Supreme Court and its interactions

Politics OCR

11.2 The relationship between the Executive and Parliament

Politics OCR

11.3 The European Union (EU) and the UK government

Politics OCR

11.4 The location of sovereignty in the UK political system

Politics OCR

14.1 Feminism: core ideas and principles

Politics OCR

14.2 Types of feminism

Politics OCR

14.3 Simone de Beauvoir (1908-1986) - Key Ideas

Politics OCR

14.3 Sheila Rowbothom (1943-) Key Ideas

Politics OCR

14.3 Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1960-1935) - Key Ideas

Politics OCR

14.3 Kate Millett (1934-2017) Key Ideas

Politics OCR

14.3 Bell Hooks (1911–1977) - Key Ideas

Politics OCR

17.1 The nature of the US Constitution

Politics OCR

17.2 The key features of the US Constitution

Politics OCR

17.3 The main characteristics of US federalism

Politics OCR

17.4 Debates around the US Constitution and federalism

Politics OCR

18.1 The structure of Congress

Politics OCR

18.2 The distribution of powers within Congress

Politics OCR

18.3 Representation

Politics OCR

18.4 Legislative

Politics OCR

18.5 Oversight

Politics OCR

18.6 Interpretations and debates around Congress

Politics OCR

19.1 Formal sources of presidential power

Politics OCR

19.2 Informal sources of presidential power

Politics OCR

19.3 Relationships between the presidency and institutions

Politics OCR

19.4 Limitations on presidential power

Politics OCR

19.5 Interpretations and debates of the US presidency

Politics OCR

20.1 The nature and role of the Supreme Court

Politics OCR

20.2 The appointment process for the Supreme Court

Politics OCR

20.3 The Supreme Court and public policy

Politics OCR

20.4 The protection of civil liberties and rights in the US today

Politics OCR

20.5 Race and rights in contemporary US politics

Politics OCR

20.6 Debates of the US Supreme Court and civil rights

Politics OCR

21.1 Presidential elections and their significance

Politics OCR

21.2 Campaign finance

Politics OCR

21.3 Key ideas and principles of the Democratic party

Politics OCR

21.4 Key ideas and principles of the Republican party

Politics OCR

21.5 The current conflicts and tendencies

Politics OCR

21.6 Coalition of supporters for each party

Politics OCR

21.7 Interest groups in the USA

Politics OCR

21.8 Debates of US democracy and participation

Politics OCR

22.1 Theoretical approaches

Politics OCR

22.2 Similarities and differences in the UK and USA

Politics OCR

22.3 Compare the UK and US legislative branches

Politics OCR

22.4 Compare the UK and US executive branches

Politics OCR

22.5 Compare the UK and US Supreme Courts and civil rights

Politics OCR

22.6 Compare democracy and particpation in the UK and US

Politics OCR

23.1 The state: nation-state and of national sovereignty

Politics OCR

23.2 Globalisation

Politics OCR

23.2 Globalisation: It's impact on the state system

Politics OCR

23.3 Debates about the impact of globalisation

Politics OCR

23.4 Globalisation and contempary issues

Politics OCR

24.1 The United Nations (UN)

Politics OCR

24.2 North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)

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25.1 International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank

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25.2 The World Trade Organisation (WTO) and G7/G8 and G20

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25.3 How global economic governance deals with poverty

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26.1 Addressing contemporary global issues

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27.1 Origins and development of international law and institutions

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27.1 Issues faced by international organisations

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28.1 Global governance: Environmental

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29.1 Addressing human rights and environmental issues

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29.2 Views on tackling environmental issues

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29.3 Strengths and weaknesses of international agreements

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29.4 Obstacles to international co-operation and agreement

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29.5 Resolving global issues

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30.1 Types of power

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30.2 State power classifications

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30.3 Polarity

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31.4 Systems of government

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32.1 Liberal economics

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32.2 Rule of law

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32.3 Democracy

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32.4 Changing relationships and actions of states

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33.1 Forms of regionalism

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33.2 The reasons for and the significance of regionalism

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33.3 Development of regional organisations, excluding the EU

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33.4 Fostering European integration

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33.5 The significance of the EU as an international body

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33.6 Regionalism and contemporary global issues

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34.1 Main ideas of realism

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34.2 Main ideas of liberalism

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34.3 Divisions between realism and liberalism

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34.4 The anarchical society and society of states theory

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34.5 Recent developments in global politics

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