Question 1

What should I focus on for WJEC-CBAC A-Level Politics?

Accepted Answer

When analysing the legislative process, always use technical terms like 'first reading', 'committee stage', 'report stage', and 'royal assent' correctly, and refer to the specific role of the Speaker in the Commons.

Question 2

What should I focus on for WJEC-CBAC A-Level Politics? (2)

Accepted Answer

For evaluation questions, structure answers to consider both sides: e.g., Parliament is effective at scrutiny because select committees have gained independence and expertise; however, their recommendations are often ignored by government.

Question 3

What should I focus on for WJEC-CBAC A-Level Politics? (3)

Accepted Answer

Refer to the specific powers of each House, such as the Commons' financial privilege (bills of aids and supplies), the Lords' ability to delay legislation under the Parliament Acts 1911 and 1949, and the impact of the Salisbury Convention.

Question 4

What should I focus on for WJEC-CBAC A-Level Politics? (4)

Accepted Answer

When explaining the PM's powers, always distinguish between prerogative powers and those derived from party leadership or media influence, and support with recent examples.

Question 5

What should I focus on for WJEC-CBAC A-Level Politics? (5)

Accepted Answer

In analysing the PM-Cabinet relationship, use specific historical examples (e.g., Blair's 'sofa government', Cabinet resignations) to illustrate dynamics and show cause and effect.

Question 6

What are common mistakes in WJEC-CBAC A-Level Politics?

Accepted Answer

Confusing the roles and powers of the Commons and Lords, such as incorrectly asserting that the Lords can veto primary legislation or that the Commons alone can amend bills without Lords' input.

Question 7

What are common mistakes in WJEC-CBAC A-Level Politics? (2)

Accepted Answer

Describing the legislative process as a simple linear sequence without acknowledging the iterative nature, the significance of the committee stage, or the possibility of the Parliament Acts being invoked.

Question 8

What are common mistakes in WJEC-CBAC A-Level Politics? (3)

Accepted Answer

Failing to evaluate scrutiny by only listing methods (e.g., PMQs, committees) without assessing their actual impact or limitations, often neglecting the role of the opposition or the constraints of time and resources.

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