US Democracy & Participation (Edexcel A Level Politics): Exam Questions

Evaluate the view that the most significant problem with the US electoral system is the failure to reform campaign finance.

You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way.

Evaluate the view that interest groups are more effective than political parties at influencing the outcome of presidential elections.

You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way.

Evaluate the view that the procedures for electing US presidents and members of Congress are not fit for purpose.

You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way.

Examine the differences in the ways in which candidates for national office are selected in the US and the UK.

Examine the differences in the regulation of campaign finance in the US and the UK.

Examine the differences in the party systems of the US and the UK.

Examine the differences in internal party unity in the US and the UK.

Examine the similarities in the policies of US and UK political parties.

Examine the differences in the factors that influence voting behaviour in the US and the UK.

Examine the similarities in the ways in which pressure groups in the US and the UK seek to influence government.

Evaluate the view that incumbency is the most significant factor in determining the outcome of US congressional elections.

You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way.

Evaluate the view that race is the most significant factor influencing voting behaviour in the USA.

You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way.

Evaluate the view that the two main US parties differ fundamentally over the role of government.

You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way.