Exam Board: EdexcelLevel: ASSubject: Government & PoliticsFirst Teaching: September 2012First Exam: June 2013Perfect for revision, these guides explain the unit requirements, summarise the content and include specimen questions with graded answers.Each full-colour New Edition Student Unit Guide provides ideal preparation for your unit exam:- Feel confident you understand the unit: each guide comprehensively covers the unit content and includes topic summaries, knowledge check questions and a reference index- Get to grips with the exam requirements: the specific skills on which you will be tested are explored and explained- Analyse exam-style questions: graded student responses will help you focus on areas where you can improve your exam technique and performanceCONTENTS:IntroductionGetting the most from this bookContent GuidanceDemocracy and political participationParty policies and ideasElectionsPressure groupsQuestions and AnswersQ1 Democracy and political participationQ2 Party policies and ideasQ3 ElectionsQ4 Pressure groups

Author Biography

Paul Cordey is a principal examiner for a major examining board. Neil McNaughton is a full time consultant and author and was formerly Head of Politics and Economics at University College School, Hampstead. He is Principal Examiner in Politics for a major examining board.Eric Mageeis the editor of Politics Review and consultant editor of politics titles for Philip Allan. He is also editor of the best-selling textbook UK Government & Politics (3rd edition) published by Philip Allan.