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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 AQA Edexcel OCR

e-review: Ed Miliband: electoral liability? Ian Richards Can Labour win the May electon with Ed as leader? AQA Edexcel, OCR

Volume 24, Number 3, February 2015

Activity: Conservative Party Rowena Hammal A quiz to help you revise AQA Edexcel OCR

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' AQA Edexcel OCR

Political ideologies: A new era of European nationalism? Jessica Hardy This A2 article surveys the recent revival of nationalism across Europe AQA Edexcel OCR

University: Where can a politics degree take you? Nick Gallop A look at the career options available if you study politics at university AQA Edexcel OCR

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 AQA Edexcel OCR

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 AQA Edexcel OCR

Volume 24, e-review, December 2014

e-review: Rochester and Strood Ian Richards What does the by-election result mean for politics in Britain? AQA Edexcel OCR

e-review archive Politics Review Get all the previous between-issue articles AQA Edexcel OCR

Volume 24, Number 2, November 2014

Activity: Democracy Rowena Hammal A quiz to test your knowledge AQA Edexcel OCR

Activity: President Obama Katy Ivey In this A2 exercise you will look at the highs and lows of Obama's presidency so far AQA Edexcel OCR

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 AQA Edexcel OCR

Global politics: Does globalisation make the world a better place? Hywel Jones This A2 article focuses on the impact of globalisation AQA Edexcel OCR

Political ideologies: Does multiculturalism make society less cohesive? Jessica Hardy This A2 article examines both sides of the debate on the effects of multiculturalism AQA Edexcel OCR

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 AQA Edexcel OCR

US politics: Colourful characters in Congress Simon Lemieux This A2 article takes an entertaining look at some distinctive characters in the current US Congress AQA Edexcel OCR

Extension: Further reading Rowena Hammal Further reading suggestions for students who want to develop their understanding of the subject AQA Edexcel OCR

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? AQA Edexcel OCR

e-review archive Ian Richards Get all the previous between-issue articles AQA Edexcel OCR

Volume 24, Number 1, September 2014

UK politics: UKIP Rowena Hammal An article addressing five big questions about the party AQA Edexcel OCR

US politics: Campaign finance in the USA and the First Amendment Simon Lemieux How is US democracy affected by recent rulings on campaign finance? AQA Edexcel OCR

Political ideologies: Liberalism Rowena Hammal A quiz to test your knowledge AQA Edexcel OCR

Global politics: Is the USA still the world's superpower? Jon Carr Discussion of the USA's status in current global politics AQA Edexcel OCR

Politics at uni: Tips for interviews Caroline Gill Tips for success in interviews for university places AQA Edexcel OCR

Revision: A brief history of the Labour Party Rowena Hammal A historical overview to help you revise AQA Edexcel OCR

Extension: Further reading Rowena Hammal Further reading suggestions for students who want to develop their understanding of the subject AQA Edexcel OCR

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 AQA Edexcel OCR

Global politics: State-building in Afghanistan Rob Murphy Has the mission in Afghanistan been accomplished? AQA Edexcel OCR

Political ideologies: Can we afford to save the planet? Rowena Hammal How the economic downturn has threatened environmentalism AQA Edexcel OCR

Revision: Pressure groups Rowena Hammal You can use the exercises in this PowerPoint to help you revise pressure groups AQA Edexcel OCR

Revision: The US Constitution Rowena Hammal You can use the exercises in this PowerPoint to help you revise the US Constitution AQA Edexcel OCR

UK politics: Judiciary case studies Rowena Hammal A discussion of five recent case studies on the judiciary AQA Edexcel OCR

US politics: Filibuster or filibluster? Rowena Hammal What is a filibuster, and does it help or harm democracy? AQA Edexcel OCR

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 AQA Edexcel OCR

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 AQA Edexcel OCR

UK politics: The north–south ivide Rowena Hammal What is the north–south divide and how does it affect UK politics? AQA Edexcel OCR

US politics: Turnout in US elections Katy Ivey Why is voter turnout so low in the USA? AQA Edexcel OCR

US politics: Five things you need to know about race Rowena Hammal A summary of race issues in the USA to use in revision AQA Edexcel OCR

Political ideologies: Freedom vs equality George Boss Are liberalism and socialism incompatible? The argument explained AQA Edexcel OCR

Global politics: Is the European Union a failed project? Rowena Hammal Consider both sides of the debate and work out your own answers AQA Edexcel OCR

Extension: Further reading Rowena Hammal Further reading suggestions for students who want to develop their understanding of the subject AQA Edexcel OCR

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 AQA, Edexcel, OCR

Global politics: Terrorism — a recent history Jonathan Carr You can use this article to boost your knowledge AQA, Edexcel, OCR

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 AQA, Edexcel, OCR

Politics at uni: A student's perspective on the Oxbridge interview Anna Bazley Useful advice on what to expect at a university interview AQA, Edexcel, OCR

Revision: UK electoral systems Rowena Hammal You can use this PowerPoint alongside the article on p. 30 of this issue to expand your knowledge AQA, Edexcel, OCR

UK politics: Parliament — a guide to its traditions Rowena Hammal An article to further your understanding of the UK Parliament AQA, Edexcel, OCR

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 AQA, Edexcel, OCR

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 AQA, Edexcel, OCR

Global politics: Spotlight on Syria Hywel Jones You can use this article to expand your knowledge AQA, Edexcel, OCR

Political ideologies: Femen — a new form of feminism? Clare Stansfield Find out about the aims and activities of the Femen movement AQA, Edexcel, OCR

Politics at uni: How to write a personal statement for politics Rowena Hammal Useful guidance on how to write a personal statement AQA, Edexcel, OCR

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 AQA, Edexcel, OCR

UK update: The 2013 local elections and the rise of UKIP Rowena Hammal You can use this update to further your understanding AQA, Edexcel, OCR

Useful links Rowena Hammal Here are some useful weblinks AQA, Edexcel, OCR

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 AQA, Edexcel, OCR

Global politics: The Arab Spring Owen Moelwyn-Hughes You will find this article and activities useful if you are studying Edexcel A2 global politics Edexcel

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 AQA, Edexcel, OCR

Extension: UK think tanks Paul Jeater You can use this piece alongside the article on p. 24 of this issue to improve your knowledge AQA, Edexcel, OCR

Political ideologies: Modern liberalism Clare Stansfield You can use this material to further your understanding of the article on p. 29 of this issue AQA, Edexcel, OCR

UK update: Can UKIP win seats under FPTP? Paul Jeater You can use this material to further your understanding of this issue AQA, Edexcel, OCR

UK update: Elections bonanza Ian Richards You can use this article on the November 2012 elections to improve your knowledge AQA, Edexcel, OCR

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 AQA, Edexcel, OCR

Weblink: Coalition government — mid-term review Politics Review Links to several newspaper articles assessing the coalition’s mid-term review AQA, Edexcel, OCR

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