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GCE JAN 2008 A2, 1: Module 4: USA, Module 5: Republic of Ireland - Revised

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ADVANCED General Certificate of Education 2008 Government and Politics Assessment Unit A2 1 Module 4: The Government and Politics of the USA Module 5: The Government and Politics of the Republic of Ireland A2Q11 assessing [A2Q11] MONDAY 7 JANUARY, MORNING TIME 1 hour. INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your Centre Number and Candidate Number on the Answer Booklet provided. Answer either Section A on Module 4 or Section B on Module 5. Answer one question from your chosen section. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The total mark for this paper is 30. Quality of written communication will be assessed in all questions. Figures in brackets printed down the right-hand side of pages indicate the marks awarded to each question or part question. ADVICE TO CANDIDATES You are advised to take account of the marks for each part question in allocating the available examination time. A2Q1W8 3217 You should answer one question from either Section A or Section B. Section A Module 4: The Government and Politics of the United States of America 1 The Constitution of the USA (a) Identify and explain two ways by which the Constitution can be informally amended. [10] (b) The Constitution has failed in its task of preventing executive dominance. Discuss. [20] 2 The United States Supreme Court (a) Identify and explain two Supreme Court decisions that have had a major impact upon American society. [10] (b) More than ever, Supreme Court judges are politicians in robes . Discuss. 3 [20] United States Political Parties (a) Identify and explain two differences between the support base of the Democratic Party and that of the Republican Party. [10] (b) The decline of the two major US political parties shows no sign of slowing up. Discuss. A2Q1W8 3217 2 [20] Section B Module 5: The Government and Politics of the Republic of Ireland 1 Bunreacht na hEireann (a) Identify and explain two strengths of the formal amendment process. (b) Judicial Review has been the most effective way of bringing about constitutional change. Discuss. 2 [10] [20] Irish Local Government (a) Identify and explain two functions of Irish local government. (b) Irish local government is entirely dependent upon central government. Discuss. 3 [10] [20] Irish Political Parties (a) Identify and explain two core principles of Fianna Fail. [10] (b) The Progressive Democrats attempt to break the mould of Irish politics has been undermined by their willingness to enter coalition governments. Discuss. [20] THIS IS THE END OF THE QUESTION PAPER A2Q1W8 3217 3 SP (NF) T45343/3

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