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'The US constitution is no longer fit for purpose'. Discuss
Scrap it Keep it Imperial Judiciary. When drafting the Constitution the Founding Fathers intended that neither branch would become too p...
Pressure Group Influence
How and why do pressure groups influence the Judiciary? These questions will be 15 markers FOUR PARAGRAPHS for 15 markers. How...
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Only one 15 marker on the Presidency topic seems to come up each year. Unit 4C 15 markers Assess the significance of the Cabine...
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To what extent is the system of constitutional checks and balances an obstacle to effective government? Checks and balances refer to ...
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