.... The homework deadline is 3.15pm on the date given - this cannot be changed ...

Mr Happy always doesa plan for his essay

(1) IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HAND IN YOUR HOMEWORK ON TIME It is NOT your teachers job to remind you to do the work.

(2) Please DO NOT e-mail homework (it can get lost) - place it inside the RED BOX in the Laws classroom BEFORE 3.15pm ON THE DATE SHOWN. You will lose marks if you hand in an essay which does not show an essay plan. If your homework is handed in late (even by just a few seconds) or without a Self-assessment Sheet - you will be given a fail grade.

(3) IF YOUR ESSAY IS THIN and/or lacks depth and analysis YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO DO IT AGAIN. Plan a structured answer to the question - start early because the first draft is generally unacceptable.

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To be completed for the date/time shown  ...

Vacation A2 Politics: - 'Using UK/US examples to illustrate ... outline the difference between a 'federal system' and a 'unitary system.' - To be handed in (or place in the RED BOX) at the very first class of term - Advice: To answer this vacation essay, students are advised to undertake research using th 'Comparative UK/US Government & Politics' textbook.
EPQ students will have their own work to submit.

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Wednesday 15th September 2010 - US Politics students in Block 2PF to do Essay US-1.

Wednesday 22nd September 2010 - US Politics students in Block 2PE to do Essay US-1.

Essay US-1 -  Plan a detailed and extended answer to the following questions:

Q1.'The US constitution is entrenched and rigid; the UK has no constitution worthy of the name.' To what extent would you agree with this view?

Q2. 'The two American political parties are dominated by internal coalitions.' Discuss.

(Remember that plans need discussion- show analysis and evaluation)

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Wednesday 6th October 2010 - US Politics students in Block 2PF to do Essay US-2.

Wednesday 13th October 2010 - US Politics students in Block 2PE to do Essay US-2. 

Essay US-1- Produce an essay which answers the following question:  'Confined to the margins of US Politics' Evaluate this view of minor parties and independent candidates in presidential and congressional elections.

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HALF-TERM (25th-29th October 2010) HOMEWORK

To be completed for the First Class after half-term. This half-term homework will be assessed by your Laws Teacher and then marked collectively in class.

A2 Politics Students - Produce an essay answering the following question: 'The first ammendment does not effectively allow pressure group pluralism in the USA.' Discuss with reference to examples.

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Wednesday 3rd November 2010 - US Politics students in Block 2PF to do Essay US-3.

Wednesday 10th November 2010 - US Politics students in Block 2PE to do Essay US-3.

Essay US-3- Produce an essay which answers the following question:  'Assess the view that pressure groups are too powerful in the USA. Provide theory and examples to illustrate.'

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Wednesday 24th November 2010 - US Politics students in Block 2PF to do Essay US-4.

Wednesday 1st December 2010 - US Politics students in Block 2PE to do Essay US-4.

Essay US-4 - Plan a detailed and extended answer to the following questions:

Q1. 'America has the best democracy money can buy' Why are American elections increasingly expensive. What is the impact of this trend?

Q2. 'Critically examine the part played by primaries, caucuses, and the electoral college in the election of US presidents. '.

(Remember that plans need discussion- show analysis and evaluation)

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.... Do some work over Christmas and have a Happy New Year ...

Students have January examinations and should follow this link for the homework they need to complete:

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