Unit Award Scheme
121789 UK ELECTIONS AND REFERENDA
In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have | Evidence needed | |
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demonstrated the ability to | ||
| 1 | write an essay explaining and analysing three aspects of elections or referenda | Student completed work |
| 2 | write an essay analysing, evaluating and comparing the arguments in at least two source extracts regarding elections or referenda | Student completed work |
| 3 | write an essay analysing and evaluating a statement regarding elections or referenda | Student completed work |
shown knowledge of | ||
| 4 | at least ten key concepts and terminologies relating to elections and referenda | Summary sheet |
| 5 | three case studies of elections since 1945, including the 1997 general election, one election from before 1997 and one election since 1997 | Summary sheet |
| 6 | the key characteristics of the electoral systems used in the UK | Summary sheet |
| 7 | the key reasons for, and the impact of the patterns of voting behaviour and the influence of the media and party policies on election outcomes | Summary sheet |
| 8 | the key reasons for, and influence and impact of, manifestos, campaigns and leadership on election outcomes | Summary sheet |
| 9 | the performance and the main advantages and disadvantages of the key electoral systems used in the UK | Summary sheet |
| 10 | the key role and influence of elections and referenda on policy and policy-making, and the likely effects of the electoral system on the party system | Summary sheet |
| 11 | the key nature and use of referenda in the UK and their main impact. | Summary sheet |
All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet
Approved 2 August 2024Level - Level Three