Pearson Edexcel • Government and Politics

Providing in-depth essay plans for Alevel politics, Unit 2: non-core ideologies - Nationalism

detailed notes on the area of the edexcel spec which covers the aims, role and impact of the European Union (EU) on the UK government: • The aims of the EU, including the ‘four freedoms’ of the single market, political and economic union, and the extent to which these have been achieved. • The impact of leaving the EU on UK Parliamentary sovereignty in relation to policy making.

providing in-depth essay plans for Alevel politics, Unit 2: Government and Politics

detailed notes on the area of the edexcel specification which covers the location of sovereignty in the UK political system: • The distinction between legal sovereignty and political sovereignty. • The extent to which sovereignty has moved between different branches of government. • Where sovereignty can now be said to lie in the UK. may also be used for AQA paper 1

Providing in depth Unit 1 Core ideologies essay plans

detailed notes on the area of the specification which covers the Supreme Court and its interactions with, and influence over, the legislative and policy-making processes: • The role and composition of the Supreme Court. • The key operating principles of the Supreme Court, including judicial neutrality and judicial independence and their extent. • The degree to which the Supreme Court influences both the Executive and Parliament, including the doctrine of ultra vires and judicial review...

Providing in depth essay plans for A-Level Politics Paper 1

detailed study notes on this area of the specification which covers the relationship between the Executive and Parliament: • The influence and effectiveness of Parliament in holding the Executive to account. • The influence and effectiveness of the Executive in attempting to exercise dominance over Parliament. • The extent to which the balance of power between Parliament and the Executive has changed.

detailed notes on the area of the specification that covers the power of the PM & the cabinet; factors affecting this relationship and how it has changed, power balances & the PM's selection of ministers. This is for the Edexcel spec for paper 2 but can also be useful for AQA paper 1.

detailed notes on the area of the specification that covers 2 case studies of Prime Ministers & their cabinets: Margaret Thatcher & Boris Johnson. this is for the Edexcel spec for paper 2 but can also be useful for AQA paper 1.