WJEC A Level | GCE A LEVEL – NEW 1160U40-1 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS – A2 unit 4 Government and politics of the USA| PAPER 4

GCE A LEVEL – NEW 1160U40-1 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS – A2 unit 4 Government and politics of the USA THURSDAY, 6 JUNE 2019 – MORNING 2 hours 30 minutes S19-1160U40-1 (1160U40-1) 2 © WJEC CBAC Ltd. Section A In Section A, you must answer both questions 1 and 2. In your answer credit will be given for accurate knowledge and understanding, and also your ability to interpret and apply political information. 1. Assess how the content of the US Constitution is influenced by the principle of federalism. [16] 2. Explain and illustrate the influence of money in US elections. [16] Section B In Section B, you must answer two questions. In your answer credit will be given for accurate knowledge and understanding, and also your ability to analyse and evaluate. 3. ‘Region is now the key influence on voting behavior in US Elections.’ Discuss this view. [24] 4. Evaluate the view that the Republican Party is totally divided and lacking in any unifying ideology. [24] 5. ‘The process of presidential elections is deeply flawed.’ Analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the process of presidential elections. [24] Section C In your answer credit will be given for accurate knowledge and understanding, your ability to interpret and apply political information and your ability to analyse and evaluate. 6. ‘The principle of limited government is largely ignored by all three branches of the federal government today.’ Discuss