3a.6 Comparative Approaches (Edexcel A Level Politics): Exam Questions

Examine the similarities in campaign finance and party funding in the US and the UK.

Analyse how devolution in the UK differs from federalism in the USA.

In your answer you must consider the relevance of at least one comparative theory.

Examine the differences between the US Senate and the UK House of Lords.

Examine the similarities between the policies of one main US political party and one main political party in the UK.

Analyse how the role and powers of the US President and the UK Prime Minister are similar.

In your answer you must consider the relevance of at least one comparative theory.

Examine the differences in the checks and balances on the US Congress and the UK Parliament.

Analyse how the US President could be considered to be less effective than the UK Prime Minister in achieving their legislative goals.

In your answer you must consider the relevance of at least one comparative theory.

Examine the different natures of the US and UK Constitutions.

Examine the features of the US and UK Supreme Courts designed to ensure independence from political influence.

Analyse how the US Senate has greater power than the UK House of Lords.

In your answer you must consider the relevance of at least one comparative theory.

Examine how the powers of the US Congress and the UK Parliament are limited in different ways.

Examine the ways in which the roles of the US President and the UK Prime Minister are different.

Analyse how united the main political parties are in the USA and the UK.

In your answer, you must consider the relevance of at least one comparative theory.

Examine how interest groups in the USA are more effective at protecting civil rights than pressure groups in the UK.

Examine how devolution in the UK differs from federalism in the USA.

Analyse the different legislative powers of the UK Parliament and the US Congress.

In your answer you must consider the relevance of at least one comparative theory.