Introduction to Government & Politics Bridging Project – Summer 2017 Part 1 For your bridging project, you are going to investigate your local constituency. Find out as much as you can about the people that represent you, the people who would like to represent you, and how your area votes. Look for the following information: Who is your local MP? What were results of the election? Which party do they represent? Where would you have had to go to vote? What does their party believe in? How can someone in you area become involved in local government? Who else stood for the seat last election?

Introduction to Government & Politics Bridging Project – Summer 2017 Part 2 Collect as many examples of propaganda and campaigning that have been used in your local area in the last 10 years. This may include banners, posters, leaflets and even TV segments. Attach one to this page, and write a short analysis of it: - What is it arguing? How effective is the argument? Who is trying to appeal to? What is it trying to achieve? How political is it? (Does it rely more on satire or personal remarks than a political agenda?)

Introduction to Government & Politics Bridging Project – Summer 2017 Part 3 Complete the “Political Compass” - https://www.politicalcompass.org/ You may need to read a few definitions to understand every question. Plot your result on the diagram below. On this, more detailed diagram you will fall into a political term. Find out what that term means and record your findings. What does it mean? Do any countries, people or political parties have a similar outlook?

Introduction to Government & Politics Bridging Project – Summer 2017 Part 4 Visit voteforpolicies.org.uk. Complete the survey to find out whose policies you might have voted for in the 2017 election. Record your results – and your reactions to your results – below.