1. Higher Modern Studies – Easter School

2. World Power - USA Three sub-topics. Political issues
Social and economic issues
International influence
There will two questions on two of the three topics…you pick ONE.

3. Possible Essays
Remember that we cannot predict the exact questions – we can only guess.
Have your hand-outs for the three sub-topics out in front of you.
The following slides have some of the possibilities for the USA…

4. 1. Political Issues
The political system provides an effective check on the government. Discuss - 20 marks
Analyse the ways in which some groups influence decision making – 12 marks
Analyse the political rights and responsibilities of citizens in the world power you have studied - 12 marks
To what extent can a world power you have studied be considered democratic? – 20 marks

5. 2. Social and Economic Issues
To what extent have minority groups made social and economic progress in the world power you have studied? – 20 marks
Analyse the government policies to tackle social and economic inequalities in a world power you have studied – 12 marks
Evaluate the effectiveness of government policies to reduce social and economic inequalities in the world power you have studied – 12 marks

6. 3. International influence
To what extent does a world power you have studied have influence in international relations? – 20 marks
Analyse the role a world power you have studied has in international relations - 12 marks
Evaluate the influence the world power you have studied has in international relations – 12 marks
To what extent does a world power you have studied cooperate with other world powers? – 20 marks

7. Essay Planning In groups or individually, start planning these essays.
I will offer support.
We will go over plans as a group.
Let me know if there are particular essays you want to plan for.
Best to plan as 20 markers – 8K, 8A, 4E

8. Essay 1 -