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GCE MAY 2008 : A2, 1 Module 4: The Government and Politics of the USA, Module 5: The Government and Politics of the 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] TUESDAY 13 MAY, AFTERNOON 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. A2Q1S8 3584 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 criticisms of the informal amendment process. (b) The American political system no longer reflects the intentions of the Framers. Discuss. 2 [10] [20] The United States Supreme Court (a) Identify and explain two limitations on the power of the Supreme Court. (b) The primary role of the Supreme Court is to defend the Constitution. Discuss. 3 [10] [20] United States Political Parties (a) Identify and explain two policy differences between the Republican and Democrat parties. [10] (b) America has a national party system in name only. Discuss. [20] A2Q1S8 3584 2 Section B Module 5: The Government and Politics of the Republic of Ireland 1 Bunreacht na hEireann (a) Identify and explain two criticisms of the formal amendment process. [10] (b) Bunreacht na hEireann is no longer recognisable as de Valera s constitution. Discuss. [20] 2 Irish Local Government (a) Identify and explain two powers of local government in the Republic of Ireland. [10] (b) The position of local government has been strengthened in recent years. Discuss. [20] 3 Irish Political Parties (a) Identify and explain how support for the Labour Party has changed since 1992. [10] (b) Fianna Fail has been in long term decline since 1977. Discuss. [20] THIS IS THE END OF THE QUESTION PAPER A2Q1S8 3584 3 SP (NF) T50082/2

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