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[AGP11]
Assessment
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2 hours 15 Controlled
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write your Centre Number and Candidate Number on the Answer Booklet provided.
Choose either Option A: The United States of America and the United Kingdom
or Option B: The Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom.
From your chosen option answer all six questions, the four in Section A and the two in
Section B.
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
The total mark for this paper is 100 marks.
Quality of written communication will be assessed in Questions 3, 4, 6(a) and 6(b).
Figures in brackets printed down the right-hand side of pages indicate the marks
awarded to each question or part question.
ADVICE TO CANDIDATES
You are advised to take account of the marks for each part question in allocating
the available examination time. Study the Source before attempting to answer
Questions 2 and 4 and refer to the Source in your answers.
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, Option A: A Comparative Study of the Government and Politics
of the United States of America (USA) and the United Kingdom
(UK)
Answer all six questions, the four in Section A and the two in
Section B
Section A: The Government and Politics of the USA
Read the Source below and refer to it in your answers to Questions 2 and 4.
Source
Critics of Congress argue that it has become a negative influence within
the US political system. Congress was intended to act as a check on
executive power, under the system of checks and balances. Critics argue
that Congress now exceeds this role, preventing presidents from taking
necessary and desirable actions. For example, President Obama’s
attempts to extend gun controls were defeated, despite widespread
popular support for reform. One reason for Congress acting to frustrate
presidential aims is the alarming growth in the power of lobby groups
which are able to “buy” Members of Congress. On the other hand, there
are those who argue that
1 What is meant by the term “split-ticket voting”? Support your answer with a
relevant example. [5]
2 With reference to the Source and any other relevant material you have studied,
identify and explain two ways in which lobby groups can influence Members of
Congress (Source, lines 7 and 8) .
[10]
3 Explain how the Senate can influence Presidential appointments. [15]
4 With reference to the Source and any other relevant material you have
studied, assess the view that Congress prevents the President from taking
“necessary and desirable actions”.
[30]
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