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Volume 33, Number 2, November 2023
Poster: Constitutional conventions
Nick Gallop
A printable poster of this issue's centrespread
A-level
Political ideas: Feminism: what does 'the personal is the political' mean?
Jessica Hardy
An explanation of this much-misunderstood phrase
A-level
Global politics: Sample essay on the World Trade Organization
Clare Stansfield
To be used alongside ‘Economic global governance’ by John Jefferies
A-level
US politics: Is reforming the US Supreme Court an impossible task?
Nick de Souza
To be used alongside ‘LGBTQ+ rights in the USA: life after Dobbs’ by Adam Burns
A-level
Volume 33, Update, October 2023
Volume 33, Update, October 2023
Emma Kilheeney McSherry
Why was Nadine Dorries' resignation so controversial?
A-level
Volume 33, Number 1, September 2023
Poster: Republican Party factions
Lucy Ryall
A printable poster of this issue's centrespread
A-level
UK politics: How to use contemporary evidence: a 'Partygate' case study
Jessica Hardy
How learning a case study in depth can help you answer a wide range of essay questions
A-level
UK politics: Sample essay on pressure groups
Ed Sylvester
To be read alongside Maria Egan's article ‘Publicity and pressure’
A-level
What does the Conservative Party stand for in 2023?
Jessica Hardy
Powerpoint to be used alongside Jessica Hardy’s article ‘What does the Labour Party stand for in 2023?’
A-level
Volume 32, Number 4, April 2023
Poster: Extracts and provenance
Liz Salt
A printable poster of this issue's centrespread
A-level
Edexcel-style 12-mark comparative questions: comparing US federalism and UK devolution
Jessica Hardy
To be used alongside Laura Gribble’s article ‘Federalism and devolution in the USA and the UK’
A-level
Political ideas: How to write an Edexcel-style essay on anarchism
Jessica Hardy
To what extent do anarchists agree on the nature of a future anarchist society?
A-level
Global politics: What’s the difference between an autocracy and a democracy?
Clare Stansfield
To be read alongside 'China and Russia: the dawn of an autocratic century?'
A-level
Volume 32, Number 3, February 2023
Poster: US presidents
David Tuck
A printable poster of this issue's centrespread
A-level
UK and USA politics: Comparing the role of committees in the UK and US legislatures
Ed Sylvester
Use with the back-page article on the House of Commons Liaison Committee
A-level
UK politics: How to reach a judgement
Jessica Hardy
What makes one argument stronger than another?
A-level
UK politics: Case study: Liz Truss
Katy Powis-Holt
What can Truss’s rise and fall tell us about the nature of prime ministerial power?
A-level
Volume 32, Update, December 2022
Volume 32, Update, December 2022
Emma Kilheeney McSherry
An outline of recent dramatic events in Westminster
A-level
Volume 32, Number 2, November 2022
Poster: The Executive Office of the President
Lucy Ryall
A printable poster of this issue's centrespread
A-level
Political ideas: Liberalism and freedom
Jessica Hardy
Use with the Stretch and Challenge on 'Liberalism and freedom'
A-level
UK politics: How influential is the media on UK politics?
Andrew Stone
This article looks at the complex relationship between the media and politics in the UK
A-level
Volume 32, Update, October 2022
Update: Liz Truss's cabinet choices
Emma Kilheeney McSherry
Emma Kilheeney McSherry outlines the cabinet appointments made by Liz Truss
A-level
Volume 32, Number 1, September 2022
Poster: Judicial review
Jessica Hardy
A printable poster of this issue's centrespread
AQA, Edexcel
Electing (and ejecting) party leaders
Richard Kelly and Emma Kilheeney McSherry
Use with the article 'Electing (and ejecting) party leaders'
A-level
UK politics: Boris Johnson and the powers of the prime minister
Jessica Hardy
What can we learn from recent events about prime ministerial power?
A-level
UK politics: Replacing Boris Johnson – how does the process work?
Jessica Hardy
Use with the article 'Electing (and ejecting) party leaders'
A-level
Global politics: Essay on superpowers
Nick Dennis
Use with the article 'The power and influence of the European Union'
A-level
Volume 31, Number 4, April 2022
Political ideas: How to integrate key thinkers into your Edexcel political ideas essays
Jessica Hardy
Use with the information from the profiles of Rosa Luxemburg (pp. 7–9) and John Locke (pp. 31–32)
A-level
UK politics: Is the convention of ministerial responsibility still important?
Clare Stansfield
Use with the poster ‘Ministerial resignations’ (pp. 16–17).
A-level
US and UK politics: How different are the US and UK constitutions?
Leon Evans
Use with the article ‘The American Constitution: a flexible friend when it comes to change?’ (pp. 12–15)
A-level
Poster: Ministerial resignations
Anna Rose O’Dwyer
A printable poster of this issue's centrespread
A-level
Volume 31, Number 3, February 2022
Global politics: How successful was COP26?
Sana Rasoul
In this article, the key successes and limitations of COP26 are assessed.
A-level
UK politics: Essay on the role of the media in voting behaviour
Jessica Hardy
Use with Alex Alcoe's article ‘The influence of the media in UK politics’ (pp. 7–9)
A-level
US politics: How significant are the president’s powers of persuasion?
Katy Powis-Holt
Use with Robert Singh's article ‘The Biden Presidency’ (pp. 2–6)
A-level
Poster: Nationalism — Influences on politics
Nick Gallop and David Tuck
A printable poster of this issue's centrespread
A-level
Volume 31, Update, December 2021
Update: Owen Paterson and the lobbying scandal
Emma Kilheeney McSherry
Emma Kilheeney McSherry reflects on the political fallout in Westminster
A-level
Volume 31, Number 2, November 2021
UK politics: Do by-elections matter?
Alex Alcoe
A closer look at by-elections
A-level
Political ideas exam question: 'To what extent do Conservatives agree about the role of the state?'
Martin Talbot
Use with David Tuck's article ‘Paternalism and conservatism’ (pp. 24–27)
A-level
US politics exam question: 'Explain and analyse three features of judicial restraint.'
Emma Kilheeney McSherry
Use with McSherry's 'Judicial restraint in the Roberts Court' article (pp. 10–13)
A-level
Poster: Feminism
Nick Gallop and David Tuck
A printable poster of this issue's centrespread
A-level
Volume 31, Update, October 2021
Update: The Texas Heartbeat Act
Emma Kilheeney McSherry
Emma Kilheeney McSherry discusses the significance of a new abortion act in Texas and its implications on other states in the USA
A-level
Volume 31, Number 1, September 2021
UK Politics: The 2010 general election
Clare Stansfield
A look at the 2010 general election
A-level
UK politics essay question: ‘Evaluate the view that the UK should introduce a codified constitution’
Jessica Hardy
Use with Nick Gallop’s article ‘Does the UK need a codified constitution?’ (pp. 2–5)
A-level
Introduction to US politics
Jeremy Taylor
PowerPoint on US politics
A-level
Poster: The 2021 regional elections
Rob Verdon
A printable poster of this issue's centrespread
A-level
Volume 30, Number 4, April 2021
Poster: Party funding
Nick Gallop
Party funding in US and UK elections
A-level
UK politics: The impact of COVID-19 on the English regions
Jessica Hardy
How has the pandemic affected the English regions?
A-level
Political ideas: Developing AO3 skills
Jessica Hardy
Exam guidance on AO3 skills for an essay on state intervention
A-level
Global politics: Russia
Clare Stansfield
Is Russia the most significant threat to global security?
A-level
Volume 30, Number 3, February 2021
UK politics: How effective has parliamentary scrutiny been during the COVID-19 crisis?
Jeremy Taylor
Looking at the relationship between the UK government and Parliament
A-level
UK politics: Rashford and the free school meals campaign
Jessica Hardy
What does Marcus Rashford's school meals campaign tell us about the effectiveness, influence and methods used by UK pressure groups?
A-level
US politics: The 2020 US presidential election
Daniel Graham
How to answer an Edexcel-style question on voting behaviour
A-level
Poster: Liberalism
Nick Gallop and David Tuck
The influence of liberalism on UK and US politics
A-level
Volume 30, Update, December 2020
Update: The appointment of Amy Coney Barrett
Emma Kilheeney
Assessing the significance of Barrett's appointment to the Supreme Court
A-level
Volume 30, Number 2, November 2020
Global politics: How to use the concepts of nation state and national sovereignty in Edexcel exam questions
Clare Stansfield
Answering Edexcel exam questions on nation state and national sovereignty
Edexcel
UK politics/political ideas: Edexcel lockdown recovery checklist
Jessica Hardy
Identifying the gaps in your knowledge
Edexcel
UK politics: How to answer an Edexcel source question on voting behaviour
Bradley Minchin
Exam guidance on answering questions on voting behaviour
Edexcel
Poster: How representative is the House of Commons?
Nick Gallop
Print off this poster for display in the classroom
A-level
Volume 30, Update, October 2020
Update: Extinction Rebellion block newspaper publication
Emma Kilheeney
Emma Kilheeney discusses XR’s recent newspaper blockage and its political impact
A-level
Volume 30, Number 1, September 2020
US politics: Federalism in the USA and the coronavirus crisis
Jeremy Taylor
What is federalism? This article explains a key concept in US politics
A-level
UK politics: The prime minister and the executive
Clare Stansfield
Edexcel-style exam question on the topic of the prime minister's role in parliamentary proceedings
A-level
Political ideas: Collectivism, individualism and the coronavirus crisis
Jessica Hardy
This article explains the key concepts of collectivism and individualism in relation to our understanding of political ideas
A-level
Poster: Conservatism and the Conservative Party
Nick Gallop and David Tuck
Print off this poster for display in the classroom
A-level
Volume 29, Number 4, April 2020
UK politics: The workings of the UK executive
Ben Williams
PowerPoint linked to the article by Ben Williams in this issue
AQA, Edexcel, WJEC
UK politics: What can we learn about voting behaviour from the 2019 general election?
Clare Stansfield
Analysis of the voting trends in the most recent general election
AQA, Edexcel, WJEC
Poster: Socialism and the Labour Party
Nick Gallop and David Tuck
A printable poster of this issue's centrespread
AQA, Edexcel
Political ideas: How to answer an Edexcel exam question on socialism
Jessica Hardy
Advice to support the articles on socialism in this issue
Edexcel
Global politics: How to answer an Edexcel exam question on humanitarian intervention
Josie Gadsby
Advice to support the Debate in this issue
Edexcel
Volume 29, Number 3, February 2020
Poster: Forty years of prime-ministerial power, 1979–2019
Nick Gallop
A printable poster of this issue's centrespread
A-level
Political ideas: AQA exam eye: feminism
David Tuck
Advice to support the article by Moyra Grant in this issue
A-level
UK politics: How to answer a source question
Jessica Hardy
Edexcel UK politics, papers 1 and 2
A-level
Volume 29, Update, December 2019
Update: The election of the new speaker
Emma Kilheeney
Emma Kilheeney looks at the process of electing a new House of Commons speaker
A-level
Volume 29, Number 2, November 2019
Poster: The UK Supreme Court key cases
David Tuck
A printable poster of this issue's centrespread
AQA, Edexcel
UK politics: The UK Supreme Court: an overview
Laurie Huggett-Wilde
The background to the Supreme Court and its function
AQA, Edexcel
UK politics: Age and voting behaviour
Josie Gatsby
An article linked to the piece on pages 21–23 of this issue
AQA, Edexcel
UK politics: What kind of prime minister is Boris Johnson?
Jessica Hardy
An evaluation of Johnson's style
AQA, Edexcel
Volume 29, Update, October 2019
Update: The prorogation of Parliament
Emma Kilheeney
Emma Kilheeney explains how prorogation works, focusing on the dramatic events of September 2019
AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA, SQA
Volume 29, Number 1, September 2019
Poster: Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes
David Tuck
A printable poster of this issue's centrespread
AQA, Edexcel
UK politics: Is the UK moving towards a federal system?
Jessica Hardy
An article to compliment the piece on Trump's America in this issue
AQA, Edexcel
UK politics: Prime-ministerial power
Clare Stansfield
How have recent events changed our view?
AQA, Edexcel
US politics: President Trump’s Supreme Court appointments
Daniel Graham
An article to support the case study on pages 32–33 of this issue
AQA, Edexcel
Volume 28, Number 4, April 2019
Poster: The legitimacy of the EU
David Tuck
A printable poster of this issue's centrespread
AQA, Edexcel
Political ideas: An introduction to the Enlightenment
David Tuck
What was the Enlightenment and who were its key thinkers?
AQA, Edexcel
Political ideas: Feminism: the role of patriarchy in economic inequality
Jessica Hardy
A review of feminist approaches
AQA, Edexcel
Political ideas: Key thinker Michael Oakeshott
David Waters
A profile of Oakeshott and his ideas
AQA, Edexcel
Volume 28, Update, March 2019
Update: The State of the Union 2019
Emma Kilheeney
How does Trump's 2019 address measure up?
AQA, Edexcel
Volume 28, Number 3, February 2019
Political ideas: How historical events have influenced political ideas
Jessica Hardy
Political ideas: How historical events have influenced political ideas
AQA, Edexcel
Poster: 2018 midterms
Simon Lemieux
A printable poster of this issue's centrespread
AQA, Edexcel
UK politics: How effective is Parliament?
Jal Patel
An article to support the House of Lords piece on pages 10–13 of this issue
AQA, Edexcel
US politics: The 2018 midterm elections
Jeremy Taylor
What can we learn from the results?
AQA, Edexcel
Volume 28, Update, December 2018
Update: The US midterm elections
Emma Kilheeney
Analysis of the results
AQA, Edexcel
Volume 28, Number 2, November 2018
Exam skills: How to write a political ideas essay for Edexcel
Jessica Hardy
A step-by-step guide
Edexcel
Global politics: The impact of Trump’s approach to international relations
Clare Stansfield
A summary
Edexcel
Poster: Select commmittees
Mark Chesterton
A printable poster of this issue's centrespread
AQA, Edexcel
UK politics: The role of select committees
Bradley Minchin
An article to accompany the centrespread in this issue
AQA, Edexcel
Volume 28, Update, October 2018
Update: Kavanaugh and the Supreme Court
Emma Kilheeney
Why the delay in Trump's nomination?
AQA, Edexcel
Volume 28, Number 1, September 2018
Poster: English local elections 2018
Rob Murphy
A printable poster of this issue's centrespread
AQA, Edexcel
UK politics: Alternatives to first past the post
Jessica Hardy
Different voting systems used in the UK
AQA, Edexcel
UK politics: Brexit latest
Jessica Hardy
An update on the Brexit situation
AQA, Edexcel
US politics: Ideas for further research
Jeremy Taylor
The best resources to use for evidence in your essays
AQA, Edexcel
Volume 27, Number 4, April 2018
US politics: An introduction
Jeremy Taylor
Key themes and concepts
AQA, Edexcel
UK politics: Prime-ministerial power
Andrew Stone
How has the power and role of the prime minister changed?
AQA, Edexcel
Poster: Indeterminate sentences for public prosecution
Toby Cooper
A synoptic example
AQA, Edexcel
Update: US Senate's DACA deal derailed
Emma Kilheeney
The failure of the US Senate to protect undocumented migrants
AQA, Edexcel
Activity: An introduction to global politics
Josie Gadsby
A class activity to introduce this area of study
Edexcel
Political ideas: Essay planning
Clare Stansfield
A step-by-step guide
AQA, Edexcel
Volume 27, Number 3, February 2018
Exam links: Thinking about a politics EPQ?
Katy Ivey
Dos and don'ts
AQA, Edexcel
Political ideas: The Catalan independence movement
Jessica Hardy
What is it, and what does it mean for nationalism?
AQA, Edexcel
Poster: Milestones in the extension of the franchise
Nick Gallop
Timeline of universal suffrage in the UK
AQA, Edexcel
UK politics: Suffrage in the UK: debates and issues
Nick Gallop
Activities linked to the centrespread in this issue
AQA, Edexcel
UK politics: Should the UK increase its use of referendums?
Bradley Minchin
Extension material and questions for the article on pages 18–21
AQA, Edexcel
Update: Cabinet resignations
Emma Kilheeney
The impacts of the November resignations
AQA, Edexcel
Volume 27, Number 2, November 2017
Update: Trump's deals with the Democrats
Emma Kilheeney
Why did Trump make two deals with the Democrats in two weeks?
AQA, Edexcel
Poster: The calling of the 2017 general election
Toby Cooper
How to think synoptically about this topic
AQA, Edexcel
Activity: Am I right wing or left wing?
Jessica Town
Where do your views fit in the political spectrum?
AQA, Edexcel
UK politics: Is Labour a social democratic party?
Andrew Stone
How has the ideology of Labour changed?
AQA, Edexcel
UK politics: Party factions in the UK
Jessica Hardy
An accompanying piece to 'US focus on…: Republican Party' in the magazine
AQA, Edexcel
UK politics: The ideas and politics of the DUP
Clare Stansfield
A background to the party
AQA, Edexcel
Volume 27, Number 1, September 2017
Activity: Assessing the health of UK democracy
Clare Stansfield
An exercise to use in class
AQA, Edexcel
Activity: Devolution worksheet
Jessica Hardy
A worksheet to go with the article on pages 22–23
AQA, Edexcel
Poster: June 2017 general election results
Toby Cooper
A printable poster of this issue's centrespread
AQA, Edexcel
UK politics: The UK constitution
Nick Gallop
Historical and legislative landmarks in the development of Britain’s constitution
AQA, Edexcel
UK/US politics: Comparing the US and UK constitutions
Jeremy Taylor
How do they differ?
AQA, Edexcel
Volume 26, Number 4, April 2017
e-review: February's by-elections
Emma Kilheeney
How did Labour fare in two key by-elections?
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
UK politics: Parliamentary sovereignty and Article 50
Andrew Stone
Was it constitutionally necessary for parliament to vote on triggering Article 50?
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
UK politics: Theresa May: a one-nation conservative?
Dan Glazebrook
What is one-nation conservatism, and arguments for and against the question
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
Poster: US election results
Emma Kilheeney
A printable poster of this issue's centrespread
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
Interview: How to run a political campaign
Clare Stansfield
An interview with an experienced digital communicator
AQA., Edexcel, OCR
Political ideologies: What is the alt-right?
Jessica Hardy
Why has this term been so much in the news?
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
Volume 26, Number 3, February 2017
UK politics: The return of the Liberal Democrats?
Andrew Stone
Is the party reviving?
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
Poster: How does May's government differ from Cameron's?
Emma Kilheeney
A printable poster of this issue's centrespread
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
e-review: Legal defeat for government on Brexit
Emma Kilheeney
Why the High Court ruled against the government on Article 50
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
US politics: What can we expect from President Trump?
Jeremy Taylor
A look at Trump's background and what he might do in power
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
Global politics: Did NATO intervention improve human rights in Libya?
Dan Glazebrook
How did the 2011 uprising change human rights in Libya?
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
Political ideologies: What is intersectionality?
Clare Stansfield
How do different types of oppression overlap?
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
Volume 26, Number 2, November 2016
e-review: What is post-truth politics?
Emma Kilheeney
Why is lying a key tool of politicians today?
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
Poster: Labour Party factions
Emma Kilheeney
A printable poster of this issue's centrespread
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
UK politics: Post-Brexit UK
Laurie Huggett-Wilde
How will the UK change?
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
UK politics: The challenges of Theresa May’s premiership
Clare Stansfield
An activity based on May's key speeches as PM
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
UK politics: What does the future hold for the Labour Party?
Andrew Stone
An analysis of the crisis in the Labour Party
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
UK/global politics: Is the EU doomed?
Jessica Hardy
UK/global politics: Is the EU doomed?
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
Volume 26, Number 1, September 2016
US politics: A beginner’s guide to studying US politics
Jeremy Taylor
An introduction to US politics outlining the differences from politics in the UK
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
UK politics: Ruth Davidson and the revival of the Scottish Tories
Jessica Hardy
How has Davidson brought the Tories back to life in Scotland?
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
Poster: 2016 elections
Emma Kilheeney
A printable poster of this issue's centrespread
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
Global politics: City mayors
Clare Stansfield
A look at four left-leaning mayors who operate on the international stage
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
Global politics: Are Nigeria and Afghanistan 'fantastically corrupt?'
Josie Gadsby
An article considering whether Cameron was right to make this claim
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
Volume 25, Number 4, April 2016
Global politics: France's war on terror
Rob Murphy
An examination of the French government's reaction to terrorist attacks in 2015
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
UK politics: Jeremy Corbyn's first 100 days
Andrew Stone
A look at how Corbyn is getting on after 100 days as Labour leader
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
US politics: 2016 Republican candidates
Clare Stansfield
Which of the Republican candidates will be nominated to run for president in 2016?
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
Poster: The Democratic Party
Kay Moxon
A printable poster of this issue's centrespread
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
Exam tips: How to be an outstanding AS politics student
Jessica Hardy
Top tips on how to succeed in AS politics
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
Volume 25, Number 3, February 2016
Global politics: The UK's changing relationship with China
Clare Stansfield
An A2 article that looks at the impact of the recent visit of China's president
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
Political parties: What's the point of a Women's Equality Party?
Jessica Hardy
An investigation of this new UK political party and its aims
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
UK politics: Who will succeed David Cameron?
Andrew Stone
Looking at who Cameron's successor might be
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
US politics: Gun ownership
Jeremy Taylor
Arguments for and against the laws on gun ownership in the USA
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
Volume 25, Number 2, November 2015
e-review: Government defeat in the Lords
Emma Kilheeney
What is the significance of the government defeat over tax credits in October?
AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA, IB
Poster: The role of the media in the 2015 election
Katie Shapiro
A printable poster of this issue's centrespread
AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA, IB
Interview: Andrew Pendleton, Friends of the Earth
Jessica Hardy
Head of campaigns at FoE on this pressure group's anti-fracking campaign
AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA, IB
US politics: Race in the USA
Simon Lemieux
An A2 article on what we can learn from recent racially motivated events in the USA
AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA, IB
Global politics: The migrant crisis in Europe
Jessica Hardy
An A2 article on the political impact of the migrant crisis
AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA, IB
University: How to write a personal statement
Clare Stansfield
Thinking of studing politics at university? This article will help
AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA, IB
Volume 25, Number 1, September 2015
e-review: What kind of leader will Corbyn be?
Emma Kilheeney
What does Corbyn's victory mean for the Labour Party?
AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA, IB
Activity: Pressure groups in the USA
Katy Ivey
A quiz to test your knowledge
AQA Edexcel OCR
Global politics: Iran: the triumph of smart power?
Rob Murphy
An A2 article on the landmark deal of July 2015 brokered between global powers and Iran
AQA Edexcel OCR
UK politics: General election 2015 poster
Emma Kilheeney
A printable PDF of this issue's centre spread for display and revision
AQA Edexcel OCR
UK politics: How to use 2015 general election examples in exam questions
Rowena Hammal
An AS article showing how to use election examples to drive an argument forward
AQA Edexcel OCR
UK politics and Ideologies: Why is Conservatism such a successful ideology?
Peter Galliver
This article on Conservatism is relevant for both AS UK politics and A2 Ideologies
AQA Edexcel OCR
Extension: Further reading
Rowena Hammal
Further reading suggestions to help develop an understanding of the subject
AQA Edexcel OCR
Volume 24, Number 4, April 2015
Activity: The civil service
Rowena Hammal
A quiz to test your knowledge
AQA Edexcel OCR
Global politics: Is the UN Security Council fit for purpose?
Rob Murphy
A2 article evaluating the role played by the UN Security Council
AQA Edexcel OCR
UK politics: Cabinet committees
Clare Stansfield
An AS article looking at the role of cabinet committees in the UK today
AQA Edexcel OCR
US politics: Ten things you need to know
Simon Lemieux
An A2 article offering essential insights into the sometimes puzzling world of US politics
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e-review: Ed Miliband: electoral liability?
Ian Richards
Can Labour win the May electon with Ed as leader?
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Volume 24, Number 3, February 2015
Activity: Conservative Party
Rowena Hammal
A quiz to help you revise
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Global politics: The 'Arab Spring': 4 years on
Rob Murphy
This A2 article examines the current outcomes of the popular awakening known as the 'Arab Spring'
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Political ideologies: A new era of European nationalism?
Jessica Hardy
This A2 article surveys the recent revival of nationalism across Europe
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University: Where can a politics degree take you?
Nick Gallop
A look at the career options available if you study politics at university
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UK politics: Party conferences: what's the point?
James Hobson
What role do party conferences play in UK politics today? Find out in this AS article
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US politics: The values of Republican and Democrat voters
Katie Shapiro
This A2 article identifies the demographic groups that support the two parties, and the values they share
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Volume 24, e-review, December 2014
e-review: Rochester and Strood
Ian Richards
What does the by-election result mean for politics in Britain?
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e-review archive
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Volume 24, Number 2, November 2014
Activity: Democracy
Rowena Hammal
A quiz to test your knowledge
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Activity: President Obama
Katy Ivey
In this A2 exercise you will look at the highs and lows of Obama's presidency so far
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Exam tips for UK politics: The Scottish independence referendum
Rowena Hammal
This AS article suggests five ways to use the referendum in exam questions on UK politics
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Global politics: Does globalisation make the world a better place?
Hywel Jones
This A2 article focuses on the impact of globalisation
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Political ideologies: Does multiculturalism make society less cohesive?
Jessica Hardy
This A2 article examines both sides of the debate on the effects of multiculturalism
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UK politics: Do British trade unions have any real power?
James Hobson
This AS article examines the current position of trade unions in the UK
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US politics: Colourful characters in Congress
Simon Lemieux
This A2 article takes an entertaining look at some distinctive characters in the current US Congress
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Extension: Further reading
Rowena Hammal
Further reading suggestions for students who want to develop their understanding of the subject
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Volume 24, e-review, October 2014
e-review: NO vote spells major change
Ian Richards
What political changes are likely to result from the decision to stay in the union?
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Ian Richards
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Volume 24, Number 1, September 2014
UK politics: UKIP
Rowena Hammal
An article addressing five big questions about the party
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US politics: Campaign finance in the USA and the First Amendment
Simon Lemieux
How is US democracy affected by recent rulings on campaign finance?
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Political ideologies: Liberalism
Rowena Hammal
A quiz to test your knowledge
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Global politics: Is the USA still the world's superpower?
Jon Carr
Discussion of the USA's status in current global politics
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Politics at uni: Tips for interviews
Caroline Gill
Tips for success in interviews for university places
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Revision: A brief history of the Labour Party
Rowena Hammal
A historical overview to help you revise
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Extension: Further reading
Rowena Hammal
Further reading suggestions for students who want to develop their understanding of the subject
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Volume 23, Number 4, April 2014
Extension: Further reading
Rowena Hammal
Further reading suggestions for students who want to develop their understanding of the subject
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Global politics: State-building in Afghanistan
Rob Murphy
Has the mission in Afghanistan been accomplished?
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Political ideologies: Can we afford to save the planet?
Rowena Hammal
How the economic downturn has threatened environmentalism
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Revision: Pressure groups
Rowena Hammal
You can use the exercises in this PowerPoint to help you revise pressure groups
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Revision: The US Constitution
Rowena Hammal
You can use the exercises in this PowerPoint to help you revise the US Constitution
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UK politics: Judiciary case studies
Rowena Hammal
A discussion of five recent case studies on the judiciary
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US politics: Filibuster or filibluster?
Rowena Hammal
What is a filibuster, and does it help or harm democracy?
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US politics: The role of the vice president
Andrew Axelby
A summary of the powers of the vice president and Joe Biden's vice presidency
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Volume 23, Number 3, Feburary 2014
Revision: The work of the House of Lords
Rowena Hammal
Check and update your knowledge with this revision PowerPoint
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UK politics: The north–south ivide
Rowena Hammal
What is the north–south divide and how does it affect UK politics?
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US politics: Turnout in US elections
Katy Ivey
Why is voter turnout so low in the USA?
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US politics: Five things you need to know about race
Rowena Hammal
A summary of race issues in the USA to use in revision
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Political ideologies: Freedom vs equality
George Boss
Are liberalism and socialism incompatible? The argument explained
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Global politics: Is the European Union a failed project?
Rowena Hammal
Consider both sides of the debate and work out your own answers
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Extension: Further reading
Rowena Hammal
Further reading suggestions for students who want to develop their understanding of the subject
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Volume 23, Number 2, November 2013
Extension: Further reading
Rowena Hammal
Further reading suggestions for students who want to develop their understanding of the subject
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Global politics: Terrorism — a recent history
Jonathan Carr
You can use this article to boost your knowledge
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Political ideologies: Socialism — case studies
Rowena Hammal
You can use these case studies alongside the article on p. 24 of this issue to boost your knowledge
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Politics at uni: A student's perspective on the Oxbridge interview
Anna Bazley
Useful advice on what to expect at a university interview
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Revision: UK electoral systems
Rowena Hammal
You can use this PowerPoint alongside the article on p. 30 of this issue to expand your knowledge
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UK politics: Parliament — a guide to its traditions
Rowena Hammal
An article to further your understanding of the UK Parliament
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US politics: The US Supreme Court — bastion of conservatism or beacon of liberalism?
Simon Lemieux
You can use this article to further your understanding of the US Supreme Court
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Volume 23, Number 1, September 2013
Activity: Current divisions within the Conservative Party
Rowena Hammal
You can use this activity in conjunction with the article on p. 8 of this issue to improve your understanding
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Global politics: Spotlight on Syria
Hywel Jones
You can use this article to expand your knowledge
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Political ideologies: Femen — a new form of feminism?
Clare Stansfield
Find out about the aims and activities of the Femen movement
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Politics at uni: How to write a personal statement for politics
Rowena Hammal
Useful guidance on how to write a personal statement
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Revision: US political parties — what’s the difference?
Rowena Hammal
You can use this PowerPoint alongside the article on p. 18 of this issue to boost your knowledge
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UK update: The 2013 local elections and the rise of UKIP
Rowena Hammal
You can use this update to further your understanding
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Useful links
Rowena Hammal
Here are some useful weblinks
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Volume 22, Number 4, April 2013
Extension: general elections and by-elections
Ian Richards
You can use this material to further your understanding and aid your revision of this topic
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Global politics: The Arab Spring
Owen Moelwyn-Hughes
You will find this article and activities useful if you are studying Edexcel A2 global politics
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Extension: House of Lords reform
Caroline Gill
You can use this material alongside the article on p. 18 of this issue to expand your knowledge
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Extension: UK think tanks
Paul Jeater
You can use this piece alongside the article on p. 24 of this issue to improve your knowledge
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Political ideologies: Modern liberalism
Clare Stansfield
You can use this material to further your understanding of the article on p. 29 of this issue
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UK update: Can UKIP win seats under FPTP?
Paul Jeater
You can use this material to further your understanding of this issue
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UK update: Elections bonanza
Ian Richards
You can use this article on the November 2012 elections to improve your knowledge
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US politics: An assessment of Obama's first term
James Simpson
You can use this piece alongside the article on p. 8 of this issue to expand your knowledge
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Weblink: Coalition government — mid-term review
Politics Review
Links to several newspaper articles assessing the coalition’s mid-term review
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