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

Mr Happy knows that Universitiesoffer places on the basis of AS exam results ...

(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.

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

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.

AS Politics Induction: What is a Precis? - Produce a precis of pages 6-24 of 'Essentials of British Politics' - (Precis to be handed to your Laws Teacher during class).

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Wednesday 29th September 2010 - Students in 'UK Politics' Block 1PG and 1PE to do Essay UK-1 .

Wednesday 6th October 2010 - Students in 'UK Politics' Block 1PB do Essay UK-1 .


Essay UK-1 - Plan a detailed and extended answer to the following two questions  

Q1. 'What is Politics?'

Q2. In what ways, if any, do the UK's major political parties of today reflect political ideologies?
(Plans need to show discussion - include both analysis and evaluation)

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Wednesday 13th October 2010 - Students in 'UK Politics' Blocks 1PG and IPE to do Essay UK-2.

Wednesday 20th October 2010 - Students in 'UK Politics' Blocks 1PB to do Essay UK-2.

Essay UK-2 - Produce an essay that answers the following question: 'Democracy is the worst form of government.' Discuss.

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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.

AS UK Politics Students - 'Unlock Democracy' is a pressure group which wishes to develop and expand democracy. Please research this pressure group, produce an essay which explains its aims and methods. Your essay should also compare Unlock Democracy with another pressure group of your choice. See http://www.unlockdemocracy.org.uk

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Wednesday 10th November 2010 - Students in 'UK Politics' Blocks 1PG and 1PE to do Essay UK-3.

Wednesday 17th November 2010 - Students in 'UK Politics' Blocks 1PB to do Essay UK-3.

Essay UK-3 - Produce an essay that answers the following question: 'The UK uses a variety of electoral systems - but fails to provide proportionality where it matters most.' Discuss

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Wednesday 1st December 2010 - Students in 'UK Politics' Blocks 1PG and IPE to do Essay UK-4.

Wednesday 8th December 2010 - Students in 'UK Politics' Blocks 1PB to do Essay UK-4.

Essay UK-4 - Plan a detailed and extended answer to the following questions.

Q1. Compare and contrast the roles and influences of parties and pressure groups in passing UK legislation.

Q2. 'Class is the dominant factor in determining voting behaviour.' Discuss.

(Plans need to show discussion-include both 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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