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Cultural Nationalism INFO See Cultural factors for nationalism Cultural Nationalism is the strengthening of a cultural identity mystical, spiritual . There are two types of cultura...
You can break down 9 markers into: \ \ \ thinkers view \ \ \ as/by \ \ \ . For example, … conservative thinkers view authority as an organic development rooted in tradition and cus...
Socialism is a criticism of Capitalism. It is a response to the industrial revolution of the 19 th century. Socialists reject liberalism on the basis of two grounds: 1. There is no...
Note Nationalism can mean fascism. Note: Nationalism is arguably an ideology not all political scientists agree. INFO Race refers to broad physical characteristics like skin colour...
| Key Thinker | Provenance | Ideas | | | | | | Hobbes | 17 th century, during the English Civil War emphasis on the state of nature, he believed that England during the civil war d...
Question 1 Question: 'A pressure group's chances of success will be shaped largely by the tactics it adopts in pursuit of its goals.' Analyse and evaluate this statement. | Paragra...
1. Explain and analyse three functions of pressure groups in the UK 1 Representation Example: Sectional groups like the BMA represent the professional interests of doctors, ensurin...
John Rawls Source Rawls's work is less a 'comprehensive moral doctrine' and more a strictly 'political conception of justice'. comprehensive moral doctrine: a set of beliefs, cover...
| Paragraph | Point | Evidence | Analysis | Link | | | | | | | | 1a Agree | Both agree human nature is rational, flexible, and capable of ongoing progress. Education is seen as the...
WARNING This document was AI generated. There is not much of an emphasis of T. H. Green as he does not hold much value in exam questions. Core Ideas Transition to Modern Liberalism...
Notes The main role of the state is to create order, security, and authority. Without order, there can be no liberty. The state precedes society key contrast with liberalism organi...
WARNING This document was AI generated. The "Father of Conservatism" Edmund Burke 1729 1797 was a Whig MP widely considered the founder of modern conservatism. His philosophy emerg...
WARNING This document was AI generated. Conservatism as a "Psychology" Michael Oakeshott 1901 1990 famously argued that conservatism was "more psychology than ideology." He describ...
WARNING This document was partially AI generated. Context Thomas Hobbes 1588 1679 was a deeply sceptical philosopher whose work was heavily influenced by the chaos of the English C...
| Human Nature | Society | State | Economy | | | | | | | Sceptical and modest | Created organically and cannot be planned | Focus on importance of the nation | Reluctant supporters...
| Thinker | Strand | Human Nature | Society | State | Economy | Traits | | | | | | | | | | Hobbes | Traditional | Needy, vulnerable, and ruthlessly selfish. Life is "nasty, brutish...
WARNING My initial notes were quite messy I've used Gemini to refactor them. Key Terms Change to Conserve: The principle that institutions must be updated to be preserved. Human Im...
Factors significant for success WARNING I used AI to expand upon each of my edxamples. | Factor | Reason | Significance | Example | | | | | | | Celebrity Endorsement | Raises campa...
Pluralism Controlled by the public opinion Decisions taken by many Many opportunities to participate Wide range of views are taken into account The views which are supported the mo...
1. self realisation, self determination, self fulfillment humans are rational, self serving, have the ability to make their own lives better 2. natural laws the laws that humans al...
QUOTE "A US political philosopher, Rawls, used a form of social contract theory to reconcile liberal individualism with the principles of redistribution and social justice. In his...
NOTE This is discussing economic liberalism , also known as capitalism . Traits The traits of economic liberalism follow the ideology of classic liberalism. Where rich people have...
| Classification | Description | Examples | Power | | | | | | | Core Insider | Consulted routinely on a wide range of issues | CBI Confederation of British Industry BMA British Med...
1. Insider access Access to politicians May be consulted by the government 2. Money and funding Campaigns Hire professional lobbyists Legal challenges 3. Size of membership 4. Poli...
WARNING This document was partially AI generated. What is society? Groups of people with established social contracts, governed by a state body Restricted to an extent by a geograp...
1. egotisical ones self interest/valuation of themselves rational the idea of human reasoning behind actions, liberals believe that humans are very rational and think out their dec...
John Locke Source Gilbert Ryle on John Locke Locke's work is less a "theory of knowledge" and more an "Ethics of Thinking". Locke argued that the tenacity determined/persistent wit...
NOTE Writing in the post war era. Core Ideas Acknowledged as the "mother of the modern feminist movement" and "feminism's matriarch". Authored The Feminine Mystique 1963 , which at...
Core Ideas Author of A Vindication of the Rights of Woman 1792 , establishing her as a preeminent proto feminist of the Enlightenment. Argued that "mind has no sex" and that women...
WARNING This document was AI generated. The 'Natural' Society Predates the State: Society existed peacefully before governments were formed John Rawls, John Locke . Positive Human...
Belief of the State QUOTE "When the state becomes flabby, it also becomes feeble" Ayn Rand Ayn Rand believes that when the state becomes 'fat' flabby, large , it also becomes weak...
WARNING This document was AI generated. The French Revolution was a practical application of enlightenment ideas, specifically the classical liberal principles of John Locke. Estat...
Origin Conservatism is a reaction to the rise of liberalism. Conservatism prioritises 'keeping stuff the way it is' tradition it is in the name, conserv atism Human Nature Conserva...
Insiders Insider pressure groups have strong links to key decision makers and can be consulted by the government on policy making. Therefore, they tend to be very powerful and hold...
1. A political ideology is composed of critique of existing order, vision of a future society, theory of political change 2. Conservatism, nationalism, socialism, liberalism 3. Lin...
| Term | Definition | | | | | Enlightenment | An 18th century movement that prioritised reason, logic, and individual rights over tradition and religion. | | Rationalism | The beli...
WARNING My initial notes were quite messy I've used Gemini to refactor them. Core Values and Human Nature Liberalism assumes freedom is essential for the full development of the hu...
Individualism Egotistical is classic the belief that individuals are self interested and self reliant, seeking to maximize their own utility with minimal interference from the stat...
Core Ideas Two Treatises of Government 1690 Social Contract Theory the state is created by the people to serve human interests. It only exists by the consent of the governed. Limit...
, Core Ideas John Stuart Mill bridged classical and modern liberalism Promoted "negative freedom," meaning an absence of rules or restraints Created the " harm principle ": people...
A pressure group is a group of like minded individuals who come together on the basis of shared interests or a commonly held cause in order to put pressure on policy makers at West...
Context Monarchs used to rule under the theory of 'the divine right of kings' the theory provided a religious basis for why monarchs held power. During this time power rested in th...
NOTE The notes only account for Paper 1. See original command words here. Explain Demonstration of knowledge and understanding Use of relevant examples NOTE This command word is of...
Order 1. Read the question 2. Read the provenance annotate 3. Read the extract 4. Find and highlight 2 key araguments 5. Find and highlight a quote for each argument, in each extra...
1. Explain and analyse three ways in which judicial independence is upheld in the UK 1 The Judicial Appointments Commission JAC Example: The move from "Secret Soundings" to a forma...
WARNING This document was AI generated. Summary The case itself involved legal proceedings that were still sensitive or recently concluded. During or shortly after the case, the Pr...
The EU had a strong impact on UK Parliament Sovereignty. There was several referendums over the EU Parliament had a breakdown during Brexit negotiations UK judges had to give prece...
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WARNING This document was AI generated. Public inquiries are independent investigations commissioned by government ministers to look into specific events, failures, or issues of pu...
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1. European coal and steel community, 1951 2. 1957 treaty of rome, changed 1987 single europeean act 3. 1973 4. First past the post 5. a seat with a large majority for example boot...
Institution: an organisation founded for a religious, educational, professional, or social purpose. Bureaucracy: a system of government in which most of the important decisions are...
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| Case Name | Facts | Case Type | Outcome | | | | | | | A v Home Secretary Belmarsh Case | Foreign terror suspects were held in prison indefinitely without a trial. The denial of t...
"The UK judiciary is becoming increasingly politicised." Analyse and evaluate this statement. | Yes | No | | | | | The Constitutional Reform Act 2005 created a new Supreme Court. T...
ECSC European Coal and Steel Community ✅ EEC European Economic Community ✅ Common market a group of countries imposing few or no duties on trade with another, and a common tariff o...
1. 'Devolution is a largely irrelevant process, with all significant powers still in the hands of Westminster.' Analyse and evaluate this statement 1 Westminster retains legal sove...
Feature, How & Impact | Feature | How | Impact | | | | | | Independent Selection | Judicial Appointments Commission JAC | Ensures judges are chosen via merit based interviews, not...
1. A party victory with a big majority 1997 Tony Blair Labour 2024 Margaret Thatcher 1983 2. 2010 Conservatives & Lib Dems 3. Strength simple system, consistently produces strong g...
NOTE The Balkans are still not allowed in the EU since they are still quite corrupt. The EU was fundamentally created to unite the EU and avoid future wars within, as well as to un...
1. Provide an example in which the UK constitution has proved to be flexible Dunblane Shooting → Firearms Act 1968 aka. the "Hand Gun Act" Correct 2. Think of one reason, above all...
A judicial review is held against the government to determine if government's actions were lawful or unlawful . This is one of the key functions of the court hence rule of law . DE...
Judges have three key roles: 1. Ensuring the law is applies 2. Preside over trials lower courts, e.g., High Court, Magistrates Court, County Court, etc. 3. Clarifying the law highe...
The Human Rights Act brought the European Human Rights legislation into UK constitution/law. Additionally, it gave judges the power to declare a bill as incompatibility "declaratio...
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| For | Against | | | | | Entrenched | Current constitution is flexible | | Would protect rights more effectively | Britain has a good track record on Human rights | | Limit the po...
Human Rights Protection Point: Extract 1 argues that human rights are not properly protected under the UK's uncodified constitution , whereas Extract 2 argues that rights are alrea...
Levels of Courts | Court Name | Considerable? | Why? | | | | | | Supreme Court | ✅ | The highest level of court, the second level of appeal court. Overrides the Court of Appeal. |...
| Feature | Scotland | Wales | Northern Ireland | | | | | | | Brief History & Key Laws | Established via Scotland Act 1998 after a "Yes Yes" referendum. Powers expanded by Scotland...
Asymmetrical Devolution Asymmetrical devolution where the powers of devolution are unbalanced, with powers being inequal. Changes Legislative law. Fiscal money. Scottish Progress S...
1. Three principles: parliamentary sovereignty, rule of law, unitary state 2. Five sources: authoritative works, common law precedent/royal prerogative , statue law, conventions 3....
Extract 1 was written by Sinonaidh Douglas Scott, a law professor, for the Constitution Unit in 2020. Her perspective is pro codification because she believes the UK's uncodified s...
Gorton and Denton The 2026 Gorton and Denton election is an example of one of the largest protest voting scenarios in UK history. The Greens were at 3 rd place and managed to doubl...
The Start of Devolution Once elected in 199, Tony Blair's Labour government quickly moved to hold new referendums in Scotland and Wales to seek support for the creation of devolved...
| Word | Definition | | | | | Asymmetry | Imbalance of powers | | Unitary | Singular, one | | Devolution | The decomposition of power, being broken down into smaller, more local bo...
William IV 1832 Reform Act redistributing parliamentary seats from "rotten boroughs" to new industrial cities Demonstrated the power of the House of Commons House of Lords was bloc...
| Advantages | Disadvantages | | | | | Rights are adequately protected Example: The Human Rights Act 1998, The Equalities Act 2010 | Easy to remove peoples' rights Example: Police...
INFO Different format might be better to work with? I didn't provide any explicit example cases. NOTE Potentially useful case: Birmingham City Pay Dispute Gender discrimination, co...
| Question | Point | Type | Description | | | | | | | Explain and analyse three features of cabinet government | Collective Ministerial Responsibility | Example | Theresa May’s Cab...
An establishment is an organisation founded for either a a religious, b educational, c professional, or d social purpose. Courts Schools Trade Unions Parliament House of Commons Ho...
Defeats in the House of Commons | Prime Minister / Ministry | Term | Total Defeats | | | | | | Thatcher | 1979–1990 | 4 | | Major | 1990–1997 | 6 | | Blair | 1997–2007 | 4 | | Brow...
Terminology An establishment is an organisation founded for either a a religious, b educational, c professional, or d social purpose. Sovereignty is the idea of an absolute, suprem...
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Watch the clip from John Major and take a few notes on Thatcher's downfall Margaret Thatcher's downfall is often misrepresented and oversimplified The poll tax was the primary fact...
The UK government has a persistent culture of avoiding formal scrutiny, leading to repeated policy failures." How far do you agree? I completely agree with this Iraq War Tony Blair...
1. ?, ? 2. The Poll Tax the Poll Tax aka. "community charge", Duke and dustman example was a policy by Margaret Thatcher was intended to replace the pre existing housing tax based...
Question: 'Backbench MPs have few ways to influence the government.' Analyse and evaluate this statement. | Agree Limited power/influence | Disagree Significant power/influence | |...
Parliamentary sovereignty Act of settlement 1701 is an example of this Dictates the line of heir Acts of parliament examples Act of settlement 1701 Representation of the people act...
| Reform | Details | Evaluation successful? | | | | | | The Human Rights | Enshrined most provisions from the European Convention a European treaty created after WWII unrelated to...
This document was partially AI generated, however adapted. One Nation Conservatives Moderate, pragmatic wing of the party Support a mixed economy and limited state intervention Emp...
Statute law Acts of Parliament Law that has been passed by Parliament and written into Acts of Parliament . It is legally binding and must be followed by courts. Common law precede...
Poll Tax Poll tax as a Margaret Thatcher policy which would benefit the rich and negatively impact the poor. It would replace property tax, which was based on size, with a flat rat...
Basic Principles Four core principles formed the foundation of the UK constitution: 1. Parliamentary sovereignty Parliament is the highest law making body 2. Rule of law No one is...
Authoritative works Books written by constitutional experts, e.g., Waller Bagshot or Erskine May Authoritative works are not legally binding, they are not enforceable, they serve a...
| Poll Tax 1990 | | Iraq 2003 | | | | | | Differences | Similarities | Differences | | Resulted in riots | Poorly received by the public | Only large protests | | Led to Margaret T...
Party manifesto Media Cabinet meetings Referendum Deals with other parties Prime Minister convictions Factors Affecting Policy Making Manifesto pledges Coalition deals National eme...
Bicameral means two chambers. | Word | Definition | Date Added | | | | | | Authoritative works | Books written by respected judges or academics that are used to clarify and explain...
Definition A set of rules and conventions that outlines the powers that the different branches of Government have. It also outlines the relationship between the branches of governm...
Similarities between Tony Blair and Margaret Thatcher: strong beliefs pushed for them both won 3 general elections large majorities centre right politics characteristic? Similariti...
Special Advisor SpAd political advisors Cabinet Secretary apolitical, serves all If a minister cannot do their job, they will resign If a minister violates the ministerial code, th...
House of Lords 'The House of Lords performs some important functions in government and does not require radical reform.' Analyse and evaluate this statement. | Paragraph | Point |...
Evidence the UK has become more of a multiparty system Decline in two party vote share Conservative + Labour vote share in 2024 = ~57% Lowest since 1922 42% of voters chose parties...
| Lots of Say | Little to No Say | | | | | Policy | Policy | | Candidate selection | | | Leadership elections | Leadership elections |
| Two party system | Multiparty system | | | | | Westminster elections in 2019, Conservative and Labour combined won 76% of the vote and 87% of the seats in Commons. | The House of...
| Type | Definition | | | | | Dominant party system | Where a number of parties exist but only one holds government power generally. | | Multiparty system | Where many parties comp...
| Type | Definition | | | | | Mainstream | A party likely to stand candidates in all 650 constituencies and achieve broad support across large parts of the electorate. | | Niche |...
Notes Introduction The report opens by identifying the House of Lords HoL as a powerful but unelected second chamber, whose legitimacy has been questioned increasingly. It highligh...
The Ruling Party The ruling party of the UK is usually the party which has won the most amount of votes in the last election and therefore ends up usually with a majority in the Ho...
Parliament vs. Government Government the people in charge of operating the country. Parliament the whole institution, inclusive of the House of Lords. Core Executive The core execu...
TODO The lesson notes/slides for this go up today I'll be able to finish off my missing notes. | | How this allows for scrutiny | Positives | Negatives | | | | | | | Select Committ...
1. Revise the legislative process The legislative process is the same in both the House of Commons and Lords. Once it has gone through one house, it is sent to the other. Especiall...
| Term | Definition | | | | | Accountability | Government and MPs must explain and justify their actions and can be held responsible by Parliament and the public. | | Adversarial |...
Who does an MP represent? Constituents people who live in their constituency Everyone in the country Their party Themselves Representation The first and foremost job of MPs and Lor...
note TODO: Write about secondary legislation . Private Members bills are pushed by backbenchers , rather than the government. There are very few of these with only a 5% chance that...
Mandate the authority to do something. Core Functions 1. Produce legislation To legislate 2. Represent the people To represent 3. Scrutinise the government/executive hold to accoun...
aka. "The Mother of all Parliaments" Main Functions Parliament is the UK's main legislative law making body. It is made up of the House of Commons, House of Lords and the Monarch....
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Parties/Systems and Examples Mainstream Party Conservative, Labour Niche Party Scottish National Party Single Issue Party UKIP, previously Reform, previously Green Dominant Party S...
PPERA Political Parties and Referendums Act, 2000 Created and strengthened the Electoral Commission Regulates elections within the UK Requires all donations over £5,000 to be decla...
Conservative Eligibility/Application: Must be on the national Approved List done by passing the Parliamentary Assessment Board PAB, part of the Conservative Board . Longlisting: Lo...
Fun fact: has roots back to the 1600s. Ideas Pro church Pro monarchy Free trade Traditional values Authority law and order Strong national defence Pragmatism
| Old Labour | New/Third Way Labour | | | | | Hinted raising income taxes for the first time in 50 years | despite promising to not raise income tax | | could otherwise cut public...
Progressive Taxation: higher taxes the more you earn, linked to redistribution Old Labour 1, 2, 3 New Labour 4, 5 Socialist aspect spending money on public services Capitalist aspe...
Question 1 Question: 'Media support is crucial for achieving success in general elections.' Analyse and evaluate this statement. | Paragraph | Point | Explain and Example | Analysi...
| Category | Key Findings | | | | | Age | Under 30: ~8% voted Conservative 50 59: 34% voted Labour 60 69: 28% Labour 70+: 46% Conservative Labour vote stable in under 50s 41 46% Me...
The significance of factors over time are variable to change but have predominantly remained the same. To grade these factors, we personally gave a score 1 10 for each one and aver...
| Word | Definition | Date Added | | | | | | Apathy | Lack of interest or enthusiasm in politics or voting. | 05/10/2025 | | By election | An election held in a single constituency...
T See: Factors in Elections Case Study | Election | Patterns of Voting Behaviour | Influence of Media | Impact of Party Policies/Manifesto | Impact of Campaigns & Leadership | | |...
A demographic classification developed by the National Readership Survey. Middle class ABC1 A senior management B professional Accountants Solicitors Teachers C1 clerical/office su...
Generalisation Conversative White British Less than A Level Over 60 Rural Males Suburb Labour Ethnic Minority Degree or Higher Under 40 Towns Females City Types of Factors Primacy:...
Notes for videos prior homework, due 22/09/2025 Video 1 Video 2 Government position Prime Minister David Cameron supported remaining in the EU Argued EU membership was beneficial f...
For 9 mark questions | Paragraph | Point | Explain and Analyse | Example | | | | | | | 1 | | | | | 2 | | | | | 3 | | | | For essays 25 mark questions | Paragraph | Point | Explain...
Analyse significance, cause, effect Explain … TODO WRITE Evaluate reason, should consider strengths and weaknesses Essay Questions Targets: AO1 5 marks AO2 10 marks AO3 10 marks
Example Question: Explain and analyse three reasons for referendums to be called in the UK. Settle debates within a party 1975 Continued membership of the EEC Governing party was s...
Key: European Union Devolution Election | Referendum | Topic | Electorate | Turnout | Yes Vote | No Vote | | | | | : | : | : | | 1975 | Continued UK membership of the ECC also know...
Key: European Union Devolution Election | Referendum | Topic | Result | Turnout | | | | | | | 1973 Northern Ireland | Remain in UK or join Ireland | Remain in UK | 58.7% low due to...
Starter Referendums are "a device so alien to our traditions" Clement Attlee 1. What do you think Clement Attlee meant? Referendums were abnormal for British politics due to how En...
| For | Evidence | Against | Evidence | | | | | | | Turnout was historically low | Only 52.8% of the voting age population voted in 2024 – the lowest since universal suffrage | A m...
Voter turnout decline Fallen gradually globally since the 1960s Peaked in 1992 at 77.7% Lowest in 2001 at 59.4% Has remained below 70% since 1997 Voting demographic Younger people,...
General elections votes every 5 years, the electoral Universal Suffrage Votes are Treated Equally FPTP first past the post system 650 seats divided upon an approximately equal elec...
For Compulsory voting will lead to higher participation Voters will educate themselves Voter turnout will increase Will improve legitimacy as the result is representative of the el...
Electoral Participation participation in voting Standing in elections Voting Joining a political party Supporting a political party Non electoral Participation participation outsid...
info Improve graph possibly an outdated Mermaid implementation of Obsidian? Great Reform Act, 1832 Reduced the property requirements. Made constituencies the same size/more modern....
| Word | Definition | Date Added | | | | | | Electorate | All people who are entitled to vote. | 08/09/2025 | | Voter Turnout | The % of the electorate who voted. | 08/09/2025 | Pa...
info Tag. There are different forms of democracy. Direct A democracy in which people directly make decisions. This is still used in modern democracy, but less often, via. referendu...
Politics surrounds nearly every choice/decision. Course Structure The AQA A Level is split into three main units. Paper 1 Government and Politics of the UK Paper 2 Government and P...
| Question | Point | Type | Description | | | | | | | 1. Explain and analyse three ways in which UK political parties select their leaders June 2022 | MP nomination thresholds | Ex...
| For | Against private funding donations or membership | | | | | Wrong to ask parties to be funded by those that disagree with them | State funding makes party members less import...
Extract 1 Point: A central argument in Extract 1 is that the UK’s uncodified constitution is no longer fit for purpose because it fails to adequately safeguard individual liberties...
Judicial Review Where a citizen or organisation takes government to court.
Scottish independence could Britain break up? Scotland exports about 60% of its goods to the rest of the UK, showing how economically connected they are. Some people argue Scotland...
Asymmetrical devolution devolution where devolved states are not given the same rights District/city council a council within a council which represents a smaller geographical area...
NOTICE This was written with the assistance of AI. Writing Introduction The extracts debate whether ... Extract 1 argues that ... In contrast, Extract 2 argues that ... Paragraph O...
Introduction Codified/uncodified Lack of clarity 1. Clarity vs. Flexibility Extract 1 Argument: Lack of clarity has "exacerbated recent political crises," specifically citing the u...