Government and Politics 4830 試験対策

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1. 1high影響する配点: 6Source-based analysis (AS 1)

   Answering AS 1 Questions 2 and 3 from background knowledge alone, without quoting or referencing the printed source.

   回避方法: Underline the phrase from the source you are using as you write, and open at least one sentence per question with a direct reference to it.
2. 2high影響する配点: 5Extended evaluative essay

   Writing a one-sided essay for the 25-mark or 26-mark questions, exploring only the side of the argument the candidate agrees with.

   回避方法: Write the strongest opposing point for every argument you make before your conclusion, then use your final sentence to weigh both sides and answer the question directly.
3. 3high影響する配点: 4Use of evidence

   Making generalised claims with no named act, campaign, committee or date behind them.

   回避方法: Attach one concrete, dated example to every point above the lowest level. A point with no example is not developed enough to score highly.
4. 4medium影響する配点: 3The British Judiciary

   Treating the Supreme Court as able to strike down an Act of Parliament, confusing UK judicial review with US-style constitutional review.

   回避方法: State plainly that the Supreme Court can issue a declaration of incompatibility or rule executive action ultra vires; it cannot invalidate primary legislation.
5. 5medium影響する配点: 3Pressure Groups in the UK

   Assuming a pressure group's power comes mainly from its membership numbers.

   回避方法: Explain influence through insider status, financial or economic leverage, and alignment with government policy, not size alone.
6. 6medium影響する配点: 3The House of Lords

   Answering House of Lords questions by naming individual politicians instead of the categories of Peer.

   回避方法: Use the three category names, Hereditary, Life and Spiritual Peers, whenever a question asks about the composition of, or criticisms of, the Lords.
7. 7high影響する配点: 4Quality of written communication

   Ending an essay with a summary of points already made instead of a direct, weighed answer to the question set.

   回避方法: Write a final sentence that states which side of the argument is stronger and why, phrased as a direct answer to the question's wording, not a recap.