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) Examine the importance of the Senate and the House of Lords in the legislative process of Congress and Parliament. [Surnames A-F]

(2) Examine the merits and demerits of bicameral legislatures. [G-L]

(3) Critically examine the role of political parties in Congress and Parliament. [M-R]

(4) Compare and contrast the ways in which Congress and Parliament control the work of the executive. [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) Examine the importance of the Senate and the House of Lords in the legislative process of Congress and Parliament. [Surnames A-F]

(2) Examine the merits and demerits of bicameral legislatures. [G-L]

(3) Critically examine the role of political parties in Congress and Parliament. [M-R]

(4) Compare and contrast the ways in which Congress and Parliament control the work of the executive. [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'.