AQA • Government and Politics

A* student notes for the new Politics A level (starting 2019). These notes cover the entire chapter of Political Parties and Pressure Groups with all the essential content, along with examples under the AQA and Edexcel specification. These notes look at the ideologies of the Republican and Democrat parties in the US. This set of notes also explores the influence of pressure groups, smaller and independent parties. The format on the front page is not lined up but in the actual document is fine - ...

A* student notes for the new Politics A level (starting 2019). These notes cover the entire Elections chapter with all the essential content, along with examples under the AQA and Edexcel specification. These notes address the process of election in the US, from primaries and elections to Congress right up to the Presidential elections. This set of notes also explores the merits and demerits of the Electoral College, with comparison to the UK election system.

A* student notes for the new Politics A level (starting 2019). These notes cover the entire chapter of the Supreme Court with all the essential content, along with examples under the AQA and Edexcel specification. These notes address the structure, membership and importance of the US Supreme Court. This set of notes also explores judicial activism, independence and neutrality. There is also a vital section on Civil RIghts in the US and how they are protected in comparison to the UK.

A* student notes for the new Politics A level (starting 2019). These notes cover the entire chapter of the Presidency with all the essential content, along with examples under the AQA and Edexcel specification. These notes address the powers of the President and Vice President as well as theories of Presidential power. This set of notes also explores checks and balances on the President and comparison with the UK Prime Minister.

A* student notes for the new Politics A level (starting 2019). These notes cover the entire chapter of Congress with all the essential content, along with examples under the AQA and Edexcel specification. These notes address the bicameral style of government in the US Congress, as well as examining the composition, power and structure of Congress. This set of notes also explores the effectiveness of checks and balances and comparison with the UK parliament.

A* student notes for the new Politics A level (starting 2019). These notes cover the entire chapter of the Constitution with all the essential content, along with examples under the AQA and Edexcel specification. These notes address the features of the US constitution and the process of amendment. This set of notes also explores structural, cultural and rational theory comparison with the UK.

A* student notes for the new Politics A level (starting 2019). These notes cover the entire chapter of the Supreme Court with all the essential content, along with examples under the AQA and Edexcel specification. These notes adress the roles and composition of the Supreme Court. This set of notes also explores the powers of the UK Supreme Court, and how effective it is as an instituion.

A* student notes for the new Politics A level (starting 2019). These notes cover the entire chapter of the Prime Minister and executive with all the essential content, along with examples under the AQA and Edexcel specification. These notes address the different functions and powers of the prime minster and cabinet. This set of notes also explores effectiveness and importance of the cabinet under the PM.

A* student notes for the new Politics A level (starting 2019). These notes cover the entire chapter of Parliament with all the essential content, along with examples under the AQA and Edexcel specification. These notes address the bicameral style of government in the UK parliament, as well as examining the stucture and roles of each House. This set of notes also explores the effectiveness of parliament and the roles and responsibilities of the UK parliament.

A* student notes for the new Politics A level (starting 2019). These notes cover the entire chapter of Devolution with all the essential content, along with examples under the AQA and Edexcel specification. These notes adress the powers of devolved institutions and address the West Lothian/English question. This set of notes also explores how England should be governed and inequality of political power.