Pearson Edexcel • Government and Politics

Memorise all of these notes and you will get a guaranteed A/A*, it is a simplified guide, that explains and provides the correct information to apply to exam questions.

This essay responds to the title ‘Examine the ways in which devolution in the UK is similar to federalism in the USA. [12]’ It received 12/12 from a student who received A*A*A*A at A Level. It will be useful as an example for how to structure an answer for such 12 marker questions as well as providing information and relevant analysis for devolution in the UK and US federalism.

This document covers the core topics of US Politics, including Congress, the Presidency, the Supreme Court, civil rights, constitutional principles, checks and balances, and federal government institutions. It provides concise knowledge organisers, key definitions, case studies, Supreme Court rulings, contemporary political examples, and evaluation points aligned with the A-Level Politics specification. The material is organised by specification topic and includes both theoretical concepts and ...

This document covers the UK Government and Feminism components of A-Level Politics, including the constitution, Parliament, the Prime Minister and executive, relations between branches of government, and the core ideas and strands of feminism. It provides key definitions, case studies, examples, evaluation points, constitutional reforms, Supreme Court cases, and political developments relevant to the specification. The content is organised by specification topic and is designed to support revis...

In this document there is everything you need to know on ideologies for Paper 1 as well as essay plans for them. There are essay plans and paragraphs for predicted questions that didn't come up in 2026 so are more likely to be on the 2027 paper. There is also in depth studies on some of the minor topics you may have not gone over in class like opinion polls or referendum studies.

Edexcel Politics Paper 1 complete summary (including relevant evidence and ideologies) Cover all 4 topics and all possible specification points, based on the specification while including level 5 AO worthy content. Contains all the information needed for A/A* responses Up to date as of May 2026

This A* essay explains the influence of the media in UK politics in direct alignment with the Edexcel specification. It evaluates how newspapers, broadcasters and social media shape political behaviour during and between elections, including the role of opinion polls, media bias and persuasive messaging. Using contemporary examples such as Partygate, GB News, digital advertising in 2024 and the rise of Reform UK, it shows how media outlets frame leaders, influence party image and shape public op...

This resource provides a clear, high‑level exploration of how federalism operates in the modern United States, examining whether the balance of power between Washington and the states has shifted. It outlines the constitutional foundations of federalism, the evolving relationship between federal and state governments, and the impact of recent administrations on this balance. Ideal for Edexcel A‑Level Politics students, it offers a structured, analytical explanation of the debate, demons...

lots of recent examples and key info for essays

Comparison Tables between the UK and US for most potential questions on the Edexcel A-level Paper 3 exam. There is an individual table of comparative key points, evidence and facts for all of: Supreme Court, Executive, Legislative, Pressure Groups, Constitution, Federalism and Devolution.

Revision Notes for A-level Edexcel Politics Component 3, comparative paper 3. Notes included cover all areas of: Supreme Court and Civil Rights, Constitution and Federalism, Congress, Presidency, Presidential and Congressional Elections, Checks and Balances, and Democracy and Participation. ++ BONUS: Outline of the Application of Comparative Theories for Q2.

Revision notes for Component 2 of Edexcel Politics. This document is suitable for the AS-level and A-level sitting. Covering the Constitution, Executive, Legislative, Judiciary, EU and Parliament.

Complete Revision Notes for Component 1 Politics for the A-level or AS-level Edexcel Politics exams. Covers Democracy and Participation, Voting Behaviour and the Media, Political Parties and Electoral Systems.

Revision notes, including an overview of the four branches and all 5 key thinkers of Nationalism and origins of Nationalism. This is suitable for the Edexcel A-level Politics Paper 2, Non-Core political ideologies section. Detailed notes updated for the academic year.

Revision for the core-political ideologies unit of the Edexcel A-level Paper 1. Covering the four key themes and all key tinkers for the Conservatism unit.

Summary Notes for UK Voting Systems, Referendum Essay Plan and three key elections needed for the A-level Edexcel Paper 1 Politics Exam.

list of most likely topics to come up in paper 1 2026

Revision summaries for Edexcel (and some AQA), core political ideology study in Socialism. Covers all four key themes of discussion, and key political thinkers. Structured and detailed.

Revision summaries for Edexcel (and some AQA), core political ideology study in Liberalism. Covers all four key themes of discussion, and key political thinkers. Structured and detailed.

this document include a detailed summary of liberal thinkers and their views on human nature, state, society and economy as well as a list of differences between modern and classical liberals and a table of core ideas of liberalism overall. summarised for quick notes.