Write Like A Political Scientist - Revision history

Stst12: /* 24-Mark Political Ideas Questions (Paper 1 - Question 3a or 3b / Paper 2 - Question 3a or 3b) */

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24-Mark Political Ideas Questions (Paper 1 - Question 3a or 3b / Paper 2 - Question 3a or 3b)

Stst12: /* 12-Mark Comparative Questions (Paper 3 - Question 1a or 1b) */

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12-Mark Comparative Questions (Paper 3 - Question 1a or 1b)

Stst12: /* 12-Mark Comparative Questions (Paper 3 - Question 1a or 1b) */

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12-Mark Comparative Questions (Paper 3 - Question 1a or 1b)

Stst12: /* 12-Mark Comparative Theory Questions (Paper 3 - Question 2) */

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12-Mark Comparative Theory Questions (Paper 3 - Question 2)

Stst12: /* 12-Mark Comparative Questions (Paper 3 - Question 1a or 1b) */

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12-Mark Comparative Questions (Paper 3 - Question 1a or 1b)

Stst12: /* 12-Mark Comparative Theory Questions (Paper 3 - Question 2) */

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12-Mark Comparative Theory Questions (Paper 3 - Question 2)

Stst12: /* 12-Mark Comparative Theory Questions (Paper 3 - Question 2) */

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12-Mark Comparative Theory Questions (Paper 3 - Question 2)

Stst12: /* Writing Frames */

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Writing Frames

Stst12: /* Conclusions */

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Conclusions

Stst12: /* Electoral Systems */

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Electoral Systems

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 *Use the following structure to conclude - SEA [x1]:
 **"S" stands for "summarise" - identify the mains similarities and difference.
-**"E" stands for "extent" - explain the extent to which, speaking generally, there is agreement or disagreement.
+**"E" stands for "extent" - explain the extent to which, speaking generally, there is agreement or disagreement.  Consider the following advice from Edexcel: rank in importance the points for; rank in importance the points against; form and come to a judgment, based on evidence not mere opinion.
 **"A" stands for "affect" - specify the primary causes of the agreement or disagreement.

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 ===12-Mark Comparative Questions (Paper 3 - Question 1a or 1b)===
 *No introduction or conclusion are required.
-*FOE [x3]:
+*FOOE [x3]:
 **"F" stands for "feature" - identitfy a point of similarity or difference in the government and politics of the United States and the United Kingdom.
 **"O" stands for "over there" - describe what form the feature takes in the United States.

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 *FOE [x3]:
 **"F" stands for "feature" - identitfy a point of similarity or difference in the government and politics of the United States and the United Kingdom.
-**"O" stands for "over there/over here" - describe what form the feature takes in the United States then repeat for the United Kingdom.
+**"O" stands for "over there" - describe what form the feature takes in the United States.
 **"E" stands for "extent" - explain the extent to which the United States and United Kingdom are similar or different in respect to that particular feature.

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 ===12-Mark Comparative Theory Questions (Paper 3 - Question 2)===
-*No introduction or conclusion is required.
+*No introduction or conclusion are required.
 *FOOTY [x3]:
 **"F" stands for "feature" - identify a point of similarity or difference in the government and politics of the United States and the United Kingdom.

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 **"F" stands for "feature" - identitfy a point of similarity or difference in the government and politics of the United States and the United Kingdom.
 **"O" stands for "over there/over here" - describe what form the feature takes in the United States then repeat for the United Kingdom.
 **"E" stands for "extent" - explain the extent to which the United States and United Kingdom are similar or different in respect to that particular feature.
 ===12-Mark Comparative Theory Questions (Paper 3 - Question 2)===

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 *ASIF:
 **"A" stands for "answer" - state whether you agree or disagree with the view expressed in the question (come down clearly on one side of the argument).
-**"S" stands for "substantiate" - give the main reasons for your opinion (take care to refer back to the judgements you reached along the way).
+**"S" stands for "substantiate" - give the main reasons for your opinion (take care to refer back to the judgements you reached along the way).  Consider the following advice from Edexcel: rank in importance the points for; rank in importance the points against; form and come to a judgment, based on evidence not mere opinion.
 **"I" stands for "it depends on..." - identify the factors that may strengthen or undermine the view expressed in the question going forward.
 **"F" stands for "future prospects" - detail how likely you think a change is and justify this opinion.

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 *Additional Member System (AMS): A hybrid electoral system that has two components or elements. The voter makes two choices. Firstly, the voter selects a representative on a simple plurality (FPTP) system then a second vote is apportioned to a party list for a second or ‘additional’ representative.
 *Single Transferable Vote (STV): This system allows voters to rank their voting preferences in numerical order rather than simply having one voting choice. In order to obtain a seat, a candidate must obtain a quota. After the votes are cast, those with the least votes are eliminated and their votes transferred and those candidates with excess votes above the quota also have their votes transferred.
-*Supplementary Vote(SV): This is a majoritarian system. The voter makes two choices (hence the term ‘supplementary’). If one candidate obtains over 50% on the first vote then the contest is complete, if no candidate attains this level, all but the top two candidates remain. Then the supplementary choices are re-distributed and whoever gets most votes from the remaining two, wins the seat.
+*Supplementary Vote (SV): This is a majoritarian system. The voter makes two choices (hence the term ‘supplementary’). If one candidate obtains over 50% on the first vote then the contest is complete, if no candidate attains this level, all but the top two candidates remain. Then the supplementary choices are re-distributed and whoever gets most votes from the remaining two, wins the seat.
 *Safe seat: A seat in which the incumbent has a considerable majority over the closest rival and which is largely immune from swings in voting choice. The same political party retains the seat from election to election. A majority of seats in UK Westminster constituencies are safe seats.
 *Marginal seat: A seat held by the incumbent with a small majority. There is no precise percentage or winning margin to which this aligns but a 10% margin would need only a swing of 5% to the rival party to take it. Marginal seats are important as they are where the outcomes of elections are decided. Only a minority of seats in UK Westminster constituencies are marginal.