Essentials of UK Politics and Government

At such an important time for the study of Politics, Essentials of UK Politics and Government cuts right through the complexities and jargon and guides students to the heart of the crucial debates, whilst remaining both challenging and accessible. * Gavin Sheffield, Long Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge * Essentials of UK Politics and Government is by far the most comprehensive and readable Politics textbook. It combines excellent subject content with practical exam focus and exemplar material. A must for any aspiring high-grade Politics student. * Jal Patel, Woodhouse College, London * The book Politics teachers and students have been waiting for! Finally, a readable and in-depth analysis of British Politics with scaffolded elements to both challenge and support students. * Ciara McCombe, Convent of Jesus and Mary Language College, London * Heywoods Politics textbooks have been my go-to textbooks for 20 years. His books are well written and accessible, and this book is no different. This is the best Edexcel A-Level UK Politics book that covers the new syllabus. * Julian Thomas, St Johns School, Leatherhead * This is a fantastic resource for A-Level Politics students and teachers. The generous number of case studies, helpful website suggestions, synoptic links and exam tips add depth and will help students to apply their knowledge in exams. I cannot wait to start using this book! * Sally Thorne, Montpelier High School, Bristol * This definitive companion to Edexcel A-Level Politics will prove indispensable for students. Essentials of UK Politics and Government presents the study of Politics as it should be, a living and breathing discipline that evolves through debate. It not only provides students with a lively and highly readable guide to the specification content, but also develops theirunderstanding of how to use this content when responding to essay and source questions. A valuable learning andteaching tool that will undoubtedly improve grades. * Benjamin Smith, Wrekin College, Shropshire * An engaging and accessible access point to Politics with sage exam advice and contemporary examples to support and challenge students thinking. This is the go to text for A-Level Politics. * Sarah Bennett, New College, Swindon * Clear, concise and up-to-date, the new edition of Essentials of UK Politics and Government is a fantastic companion to the Edexcel Politics A-Level and a great tool in aiding students in their studies. The book lays out information in a way that is going to help students to access and engage with the material with ease. The topical case studies and the presentation of key debates in a for and against format lends itself nicely to being applied to essay style questions. I can see my students benefiting greatly from this textbook. * Louis Sugden, Jumeirah College, Dubai * Essentials of UK Politics and Government provides an excellently comprehensive guide to the Edexcel Paper 1 and 2 specifications. Using debates to present complex course content, it allows students to develop their thinking. Clear signposting of synoptic links and definitions means that this textbook suits all students, providing both the opportunity to check their understanding of the fundamentals as well as stretch and challenge themselves. I would highly recommend this to teachers and students in the Politics community. * Lucy Ryall, Poole High School, Poole * An accessible and intuitive guide to A-Level Politics. This comprehensive book offers vital guidance on how to effectively teach, and understand, all aspects of the syllabus. I highly recommend this book to help guide teachers, as well as students. * Suzanne Asherson, Menorah High School, London * Essentials of UK Politics and Government has everything students need in an A-Level textbook. This is a book that develops students skills, deepens their knowledge and ignites debates. Students of A-Level Politics will find this book helpful, engaging and thought-pr

ANDREW HEYWOOD is author of such best-selling textbooks as Politics, Political Ideologies and Global Politics, used by hundreds of thousands of students around the world. KATHY SCHINDLER has been teaching Politics for 30 years. She is part of the Senior Examination Team for a large exam board and was involved in the development of the new linear Politics specification. ADAM TOMES has been teaching since the year 2000, working at York College for most of that time. Adam has held a range of roles as an examiner and trainer for a large exam board whilst also co-authoring a number of textbooks.

How to Use the Book 1. Democracy and Participation: Suffrage 2. Democracy and Participation: Pressure Groups and Rights 3. Political Parties 4. Elections and Referendums 5. Voting Behaviour 6. The Media 7. The Constitution 8. Parliament 9. The Prime Minister and Executive 10. Supreme Court, EU and Sovereignty 11. Exam Focus