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Intro - define referendums and democracy. context since 1975, e.g. the increased used of referendums to decide on matters which need the approval of the people (to avoid outrage, or to give govt. actions leg...

Classical Liberals are naturally suspicious of the state but begrudgingly accept it. The state is a "monopoly on violence" and as such it exists by default to limit and curtail certain individual f...

Although it can be argued that the Electoral College protects the voice of small population states, preventing places such as Wyoming from having their votes swept aside by giants such as Texas and Californi...

Although only 10 marks, it can be notoriously difficult to achieve a high mark in these types of questions. Including a grounded definition with sufficient evidence is one part, however linking the question ...

Pressure groups have been very influential in the USA because they are able to shape debate, shape agenda and determine outcomes. However others have argued that party and voters have more influence than pre...