A LevelPoliticsEdexcel3a. Comparative Politics: Government & Politics of the USA (Option Unit)

3a. Comparative Politics: Government & Politics of the USA (Option Unit) (Edexcel A Level Politics)

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3a.1 US Constitution & Federalism

  1. The Nature of the US Constitution
  2. Amending the Constitution
  3. Key Features of the US Constitution
  4. US Federalism
  5. Current Debates & Interpretations
  6. Comparative Approaches: The UK & US Constitutions
  7. Comparative Approaches: The US Federal System & UK Devolution

3a.2 US Congress

  1. The Structure of Congress
  2. The Functions of Congress
  3. US Congress: Current Debates & Interpretations
  4. Comparative Approaches: UK and US Legislative Branches

3a.3 US Presidency

  1. Formal Sources of Presidential Power
  2. Constitutional Power of Presidents Since 1992
  3. Informal Sources of Presidential Power
  4. Case Studies: Informal Powers of Presidents Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden
  5. The Presidency & Institutions
  6. Limitations on Presidential Power
  7. The US Presidency: Interpretations Since 1992
  8. Debates About the US Presidency
  9. Comparative Approaches: The UK and US Executive Branches

3a.4 US Supreme Court & Civil Rights

  1. The Nature & Role of the Supreme Court
  2. The Supreme Court Appointment Process
  3. The Supreme Court & Public Policy
  4. Protection of Civil Liberties & Rights
  5. Current Debates & Interpretations
  6. Comparative Approaches: UK & US Supreme Courts
  7. Comparative Approaches: Protection of Civil Rights

3a.5 US Democracy & Participation

  1. Electoral Systems in the USA: Presidential Elections
  2. Electoral Systems in the USA: Campaign Finance
  3. Democratic Party: Key Ideas & Principles
  4. Republican Party: Key Ideas & Principles
  5. Coalitions of Voters
  6. Interest Groups in the USA
  7. Current Debates & Interpretations
  8. Comparative Approaches: UK & US Democracy
  9. Comparative Approaches: Campaign Finance & Pressure Groups

3a.6 Comparative Approaches

  1. An Introduction to Comparative Approaches
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