Pearson Edexcel • Government and Politics

I've completed my exams in 2025, this contains the Essay plans I compiled over sixth-form directly correspondant to each area outlined by the specification. I used these to memorise all necessary information before my exams. I'm predicted 4 A* and an A for Politics and I am an offer holder for Cambridge. This contains : 22 Thourough essay plans + each 1 adaptable to an average 3 alternative questions = 66 Essay Plan variations Adaptations of politics explained Essay plans that I'...

all possible essay questions for uk politics with detailed essay plan, evidence in pink font so is clear, contains analysis . i memorised majority of these for the exam and was extremely well prepared. evidence is up to date and detailed.

An A*/Band 5 level response to the question: Edexcel A-level Politics Band 5 Essay: Evaluate the view that Congress provides effective oversight of the executive. (30) This essay covers key recent examples (2024 & 2025), key political concepts and terminology, a clear and consistent line of argument and fully-substantiated judgement. Perfect for revising for mocks and covering the 2025 A-level exam content.

An A*/band 5 response to the question: Evaluate the view that federalism is dead. (30) This essay contains recent examples from 2024 + 2025, three key themes and a a clear and consistent line of argument. Perfect for revision for the 2025 exam series and mocks.

Full comparison table based on the Edexcel specification of comparative politics between the UK and the US. Includes examples and comparative theories, perfect for planning 12-mark essays.

An A*/Band 5 essay responding to the question: Evaluate the view that US foreign policy is dominated as much by Congress as by the presidency. (30) This essay includes recent examples (2024/2025) and historical examples and covers: the imperial presidency, powers in the constitution (Head of State, Commander-in-Chief), executive orders and executive agreements, the War Powers Act (1973), power of the purse etc.

An A* essay answering the question: Evaluate the view that the UK no longer has a two party system (30). The essay covers key Gov 1 content, including: electoral systems, devolved governments, voter behaviour, elective dictatorship, types of governments (coalition, landslide majorities, minority, confidence-and-supply). Synoptic link to Gov 2 included. Includes recent examples (2024/2025).

An A* response to the Gov 1 question: Evaluate the view that the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) electoral system should be scrapped and replaced with a system of proportional representation? (30) ---> covers FPTP, proportional representation systems (AMS + STV), recent statistics and up-to-date examples (2024 general election, 2025 Labour backbench rebellion, coalition governments etc). Links to Gov 2 with elective dictatorship.

An A* / band 5 essay responding to the question: Evaluate the view that human rights are no longer effectively protected in the UK. (30) ---> covers the Human Rights Act, the Supreme Court, individual and collective rights, pressure groups, Parliament and the government. Full of recent examples and band 5 analysis.

8 in-depth Essay Plans for the Democracy and Participation unit, filled with key examples and key points. Most include AO2 and AO3 key points, perfect to blurt from and practice essays from. Extra practice essay questions are also included to apply revision to new questions.