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Make explicit comparisons between UK and US government and politics in the 25-mark comparative politics essay on Paper 2.
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Make explicit comparisons between UK and US government and politics in the 25-mark comparative politics essay on Paper 2
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- You need to be able to make explicit comparisons between UK and US government and politics in the 25-mark comparative politics essay on Paper 2.
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For Politics, this page helps you revise make explicit comparisons between UK and US government and politics in the 25-mark comparative politics essay on Paper 2 in Assessment structure. Focus on the key terms, the exam command, and a clear answer that matches the question. Key terms to check are explicit UK-US comparative reasoning and Make explicit comparisons between UK and US government and politics in the focus.
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- explicit UK-US comparative reasoning: explicit UK-US comparative reasoning is an AO1 concept in AQA A-Level Politics 7152 for Make explicit comparisons between UK and US government and politics in the 25-mark comparative politics essay on Paper 2.. Define the constitutional principle, institution or political idea accurately, then distinguish UK and US institutions, and comparison rather than separate description.
- Make explicit comparisons between UK and US government and politics in the focus: Use Make explicit comparisons between UK and US government and politics in the focus by explaining its role in UK government or politics. Link the point to rights, accountability or the distribution of power before reaching a supported judgement.
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Question types Politics mistake 1: Add a competing viewpoint, test it with political evidence, explain its limit and reach a substantiated judgement. Keep AO1, AO2 and AO3 distinct.
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- Explain that AQA A-level Politics 7152 is a linear qualification with all assessments taken at the end of the course and in the same series.
Linear qualification and papers
- Identify Paper 1 as Government and politics of the UK, assessed by a two-hour written examination worth 77 marks and one third of the A-level.
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- Identify Paper 2 as Government and politics of the USA and comparative politics, assessed by a two-hour written examination worth 77 marks and one third of the A-level.
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- Identify Paper 3 as Political ideas, assessed by a two-hour written examination worth 77 marks and one third of the A-level.
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- Explain and analyse political institutions, processes, concepts, theories and issues in a structured 9-mark response using at least three substantiated points, appropriate political vocabulary and examples.
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