1. Strengths & Weaknesses

2. Strengths and Weaknesses
Exam preparation
Exam skills

3. The UK Constitution Strengths Weaknesses Flexibility Democratic rule
Effective government
History and tradition
Uncertainty
Elective dictatorship
Centralization
Weak protection of rights

4. Mark Scheme
AO1 Knowledge and Understanding: Recall, Select & Deploy (12 marks)
A*/A Grade Answer
Accurate knowledge and understanding of political concepts/theories/institutions and processes and the relationship between them
Answer shows relevant knowledge and understanding to address the requirements of the question
Significant contextual awareness
Answer includes relevant evidence and/or examples to substantiate and illustrate points made.

5. Mark Scheme AO2 Skills: Analysis and Evaluation (8 marks)
A*/A Grade Answer
Answer clearly evaluates political institutions, processes and behaviour, applying appropriate concepts and theories.
Answer provides analysis which displays sound awareness of differing viewpoints and a clear recognition of issues.
Parallels and connections are identified, together with valid and precise comparisons.
Answer includes relevant and convincing interpretations or explanations.

6. Mark Scheme AO3 Communication (5 marks) A*/A Grade Answer
The candidate communicates clear, structured and sustained arguments and explanations making excellent use of appropriate political vocabulary.
The response should be legible with few, if any, errors of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
The candidate produces answers with a clear sense of direction leading towards a coherent conclusion.

7. How to write a good 25 mark answer
Understand the question
Define key terms
Plan your Structure (3 sides); - intro (1/2 side) - 4 main points (1/2 side each) - conclusion (1/2 side)
Careful and logical linking of points
Keep argument focused on question (use phrases from question in your answer)
Be prepared to attack the question
Your answer does not have to be perfect – just the best you can do in the time available!

8. How to get a Grade A*

9. How to get a Grade A
Answer the question Analyse the question Focus on the question (link back to question) Examples and Evidence Context Political vocab (all those big words!!) Don’t repeat yourself Generalisations; there is always an exception to the rule! Aware of arguments for both sides Clear writing style