How can you maximise your chances of getting the best possible grade? In addition to working through topics and developing your understanding of US political processes, you can learn from examiner experience and the practice of successful students. Follow the four strategies described here to improve your chances of success.
It is essential to have a good knowledge of contemporary political developments. This will sharpen your understanding of how the US political system works in a way that studying the pure theory of the system cannot. You should see the A-level as approximately 50% contemporary evidence and 50% theory. The majority of your evidence will come from 2008 onwards, although in some cases emphasising evidence from the last 2 years is desirable.
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