Jessybrown

what is the point of the essay - to what extent are there differences between the uk and us consitutions what are the difference subject areas? - -sources of the consititution -nature of the consituiton -system of government -role of the courts what are the differences in sources of consitution ? - -the uk consitution is split up into different sources, like statute law, common law, conventions, and works of authority -the us consitutions is made up of one single document why is the dif...

Evaluate the extent to which pressure groups widen the distribution of political power. (30 marks) - ANS R1: - Help represent those often ignored by government. 2009 Gurkha campaign. Cp: Most successful groups are insider representing a minority such as the CIB. R3: Sectional groups play a key role of representing a group in society. National farmers union, 2013 badgers cull. Cp: Doesn't distribute political power insider groups just enclose more power for a minority. Animal rights groups...

dominant party system - free and fair elections but one party usually wins two party system - free and fair but power shifts from one party to another one regular basis multi party system - free and fair but power is shared between several parties e.g. stable coalition partnerships one party system - one party dominates that state in absence of free and fair elections mackenzie thesis - - in 1950s, suggested UK has two party system - power oscillates back and forth between labour and conse...

Outline the introduction points/context - Adversarial key feature of UK politics (exemplified by 2010 TV Cameron/Clegg/Brown debate), Fragmentation of parties has increased due to rise in issue politics and diverse electorate Outline the conclusion points - Political system is gearing towards a pluralistic approach with impact of smaller parties undeniable; sparked conversation outside of Parliament as less people engage with direct government (with globalisation); increasingly difficult to...

Evaluate the view that the Supreme Court has too much influence over the executive. para 1: - The supreme court can only determine law not create it However the supreme court can set judicial precedents which must then be followed in later cases- supreme court is the final court of appeal giving them greater weight Eg. 2016 r v Jogee the supreme court overturned the case on the principle of joint enterprise established in common law Despite this, parliament can still change laws to benefi...

Evaluate the view that although the House of Lords has less power than the House of Commons, in practice it exerts more influence on government decisions - - constitutional limits - structure of the HoL - functions and powers of houses Evaluate the view that the only political parties that matter in our political system are the Labour and Conservative parties. - - Westminster elections - ideas and policies - devolved bodies Evaluate the view that since 2010 the UK has seen a return to ca...

Evaluate the extent to whicih the UK is suffering fom a participation crisis - ANS Evaluate the extent to which popular movements are the most important reason for driving forward political change - ANS Evaluate the extent towhich popular movements are the most imortant reason for driving forward political change - ANS Evaluate the extent to which the Uk democracy is in urgent need of reform - ANS Evaluate the extent to which the tactics they deploy are the most important reason fo the suc...

Politics essay plans GRADED A+ Evaluate the view that constitutional reforms in the UK since 1997 have been weak, Incomplete and require further change - Intro: it is weak but further reform unnecessary. Para 1: New lab reforms weak. -wanted to reform unelected HoL -92 heridetary peers still exist, chamber still unelected -democratic defecit HOWEVER- dont need further reform -1999 HoL act = more effective at checking exec -Most now elected due to contribution to society -Professionali...

explain and analyse three ways in which judicial independence is upheld in the UK - ANS security of tenure, guaranteed salary and the JAC explain and analyse the ways how the establishment of the supreme court has increased the judiciaries independence - ANS independent appointment, security of tenure and high level training "the british judiciary is becoming increasingly more politicised" - ANS judges rule on the merit of law not its application, article 50 and johnson's prorogation of ...

is direct democracy superior to representative democracy - direct democracy is the only pure form of democracy-first agree point -This is because it ensures that people only have to obey laws that they make themselves. Popular participation/sovereignty in government is the very key of freedom: it is how the people determine their collective destiny, their 'general will'. majority have a say/are represented e.g. Scottish independence referendum-84% turnout UK membership of the EU-72% on...