UK Politics - Structure

Question 1

How do you answer the 24 mark ideology question?

Answer 1

• Give a general idea of what both sides of the ideology believes in
• Then explain in detail what one side thinks, then what the other side thinks
• Give similarities and differences
• Use evidence and examples throughout (political thinkers)
• Judgement at the end

Question 2

How do you answer the 30 mark source question?

Answer 2

Introduction:

• Refer to the source
• Address the question
• Make a judgement on where you stand in the question

Main (start with the best argument in first paragraph)

• Identify what the source says
• Then briefly give more detail
• Give evidence to back up the point
• Refer back to the question
• Link it by connecting opposing points in the source
• Scrutinise it by looking at the limitations of the point and why you can disagree with it

Conclusion:
-Answer the question, reiterate your judgement and tie everything up.