Unit Award Scheme

121795 UK POLITICAL PARTIES

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	write an essay explaining and analysing three aspects of political parties	Student completed work
2	write an essay analysing, evaluating and comparing the arguments in at least two source extracts regarding political parties	Student completed work
3	write an essay analysing and evaluating a statement regarding political parties	Student completed work
shown knowledge of
4	at least ten key concepts and terminologies relating to political parties	Summary sheet
5	the origins, key ideas and development of the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat parties and how these have helped shape their current policies	Summary sheet
6	the party structures and functions of Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat parties	Summary sheet
7	the development towards a multi-party system in the UK and its key impact on government and policy	Summary sheet
8	the key aspects of party funding	Summary sheet
9	party relations with, and the key influence of, the media	Summary sheet
10	the main factors affecting electoral outcomes	Summary sheet
11	the key policies of minor parties and their main impact on political debates and political agenda.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 5 August 2024Level - Level Three