Mini-Mock Exam

This exercise will take up to three lessons. In the first lesson students will plan (collectively) each of the below essays.

In the second lesson students will spend 10 minutes planning and then 40 minutes writing an answer to one of the four essay questions (students should do the essay which relates to the initial of their surname [Smith = S]). Remember - do NOT simply write about the subject - answer the question.

(1) How effective are the checks and balances of the Constitution today? [Surnames A-F]

(2) Which is the most accurate description of US government 'separated powers' or 'shared powers'? [G-L]

(3) How and why has the relationship between the federal and state governments changed since the 1960's? [M-R]

(4) What are the merits and demerits of federalism for US government and politics? [S-Z]

Students have 55 minutes to answer each question. 15 minutes to plan (using a textbook) and then 40 minutes to write an answer (without a textbook). After the essay has been completed it should be handed to your Laws Teacher so s/he can glance over it and retain it for the next lesson.

Mini-Mock Exam

This exercise will take up to three lessons. In the first lesson students will plan (collectively) each of the below essays.

In the second lesson students will spend 10 minutes planning and then 40 minutes writing an answer to one of the four essay questions (students should do the essay which relates to the initial of their surname [Smith = S]). Remember - do NOT simply write about the subject - answer the question.

(1) How effective are the checks and balances of the Constitution today? [Surnames A-F]

(2) Which is the most accurate description of US government 'separated powers' or 'shared powers'? [G-L]

(3) How and why has the relationship between the federal and state governments changed since the 1960's? [M-R]

(4) What are the merits and demerits of federalism for US government and politics? [S-Z]

Students have 55 minutes to answer each question. 15 minutes to plan (using a textbook) and then 40 minutes to write an answer (without a textbook). After the essay has been completed it should be handed to your Laws Teacher so s/he can glance over it and retain it for the next lesson.

In the final and third lesson the essay answers will then be 'peer marked'.