Edexcel A Level Government and Politics Paper 3A October 2020 question paper

Examine how the powers of the US Congress and the UK Parliament are limited in different ways.

Examine the ways in which the roles of the US President and the UK Prime Minister are different.

Analyse how united the main political parties are in the USA and the UK.

In your answer, you must consider the relevance of at least one comparative theory.

Evaluate the view that the presidential power of persuasion is the most significant influence on the policies and ideas of political parties.

You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way.

AND/OR

Evaluate the view that the constitutional system of checks and balances is an obstacle to effective government.

You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way.

AND/OR

Evaluate the view that presidential appointments to the Supreme Court ensure it is a political body rather than a judicial one.

You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way.