You will now attempt a 20-mark essay question:

There are significant differences between both the key features and the importance of constitutions.

Discuss with reference to two political systems that you have studied. (20 marks)

You can find the specific instructions here.

CAS link: Constitutional arrangements - the origins and development of the constitutional arrangements, key underlying principles, the flexibility and adaptability in each system, the position of the judiciary and the role of the constitution in safeguarding individual rights.

Skills Link: drawing on factual and conceptual knowledge of political systems, comparing and contrasting different political systems, making generalisations, where appropriate, on the political process and researching, analysing, evaluating and synthesising information from a wide range of political sources.