Unit 1: Old Vs New Labour

Click here to access a link discussing the labour party, where is has come from and where it is going.

Unit 1 & 3: Should Britain Leave the EU?

Click here to access an activity on whether the UK should leave the EU. Unthinkable 5 years ago, but it seems the argument is growing in popularity.

A second activity here on what next for Europe...further East or consolidate with a hard core?

Unit 1: Coalition Government & Lords Reform

Wow, click here for an excellent piece on the coaltion government and the problems it faces. What a mess when the real political ideologists raise their heads.

Another activity here. This will really help explain the issue of the 'Democratic Deficit' that some argue is created by the House of Lords.

Unit 1: What voters want 2012

Click here to access an activity based on what ther British voter wants today. Food for thought for both Labour and the Conservatives as they battle to win voters.

Unit 1: One Nation Politics - Cameron Vs Milliband

Click here to access an excellent activity on 'One Nation politics. Not only does it look at the origins of the term, but also highlights how both Labour & the Conservatives are fighting for the same ground.

Politics Review in the Library

I suggest you get to the library and have a look at this months issue of 'Politics Review'. It is written by examiners for students, with some excellent articles on stuff that comes up in the exam.

I will be asking you questions about what is in here.....

This months issue includes:

Politics Review - September issue

 

Contents:

 

The UK political system

Is it democratic?

 

Edexcel Government and Politics

How to write A-grade answers

 

Washington

Doing too much or too little?

 

John Bercow MP Speaker of the House of Commons

Answers questions on how he sees his role

 

Should the UK remain within the EU?

 

Liberalism

Why do liberals reject unlimited freedom?

 

AQA American Government and Politics

How to write A* essays

 

Pressure groups

Do promotional groups strengthen democracy?

 

PPE at Oxford

A student's perspective

 

Coalition policy

Is the yellow tail really wagging the blue dog?

Unit 1: Conservative Party Leaders

Click here to access a piece on past Conservative party leaders and why they resigned.