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GCSE: Politics

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1,377 GCSE Politics essays

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    'First-past-the-post should be replaced as a method of electing political representatives.' Discuss.

    5 star(s)

    Response to Question The candidate gives an extensive, well developed response to the question. They concisely explain first-past-the-post, and then go on to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of FPTP in…

    • Essay length: 1457 words
    • Submitted: 22/02/2007
    • Reviewed by: (?) ecaudate 28/02/2012
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    Evaluate the case for using Referenda to decide important issues in the UK

    4 star(s)

    Response to Question The candidate's response is generally very good, briefly describing referenda, and taking into account many different issues surrounding the use of referenda. However, there is a lack of…

    • Essay length: 1061 words
    • Submitted: 24/04/2006
    • Reviewed by: (?) ecaudate 23/02/2012
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    Describe the process by which MPs are elected to Westminster. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the First past the Post system? The Parliament in UK

    4 star(s)

    Response to Question This question is a fairly typical two-part question, with candidates needing to address both areas and draw on different skills in order to write a good essay. This…

    • Essay length: 871 words
    • Submitted: 24/04/2006
    • Reviewed by: (?) ecaudate 23/02/2012
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    To what extent has New Labour abandoned traditional Labour values?

    4 star(s)

    Response to Question A question that begins "To what extent..." invites the candidate to debate the topic of the question, and a discussion of how far New Labour has gone from…

    • Essay length: 927 words
    • Submitted: 31/03/2006
    • Reviewed by: (?) ecaudate 26/02/2012
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    Evaluate the case for using referenda to decide important issues in the UK

    3 star(s)

    Response to Question The candidate has given a broad, but fairly shallow answer to the question. Many of the issues raised by the use referendums are discussed, demonstrating knowledge of the…

    • Essay length: 1173 words
    • Submitted: 14/11/2008
    • Reviewed by: (?) ecaudate 22/02/2012
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    What have been the effects of the use of proportional electoral systems in the UK?

    3 star(s)

    The response to the question is good - his/her ideas are set out clearly and explained in detail. The candidate's response generally focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of differing…

    • Essay length: 1070 words
    • Submitted: 27/02/2007
    • Reviewed by: (?) ecaudate 28/02/2012

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