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A Level Politics: Summer Work TASK 1: READ!! A Level Politics: Summer Work TASK 1: READ!! As you know, the importance of background reading in Politics is essential. It can be the difference between getting the grade you are currently looking at and the grade you need. Below is a list of worthwhile books for you to read. ***You will then need to complete a brief (500 word) review, containing a short summary of the book and its main ideas.This should also include a short piece of reflective writing on the book, such as what you found particularly interesting about it. You will need to present this in class during the first week back.*** A Level Politics: Summer Work Task 2: Watch / read the news! a) Use the below websites / apps to fill in key case studies from this year’s news: The UK / US Politics section of the BBC News website Washington Post Huffington Post Real Clear Politics prechewedpoltiics.co.uk. Username: [email protected]. Password: learnmore980 b) Choose a couple of the podcasts below to download and add examples to your scrap book. A Level Politics: Summer Work Task 3: Finish your president profiles Task 4: Watch something! Use the following website to make The West Wing (available on amazon comprehensive profiles on the most recent prime video) Highly recommended!! presidents – Bush, Clinton, Bush Jr, Obama, Trump: An American Dream (available on Trump. Include as many points from the list as Netflix) possible for each Reporting Trumps First Year (BBC https://millercenter.org/president Iplayer) Inside the American Embassy (Channel 4) • Dates in office Carry on Brussels: Inside the EU (Channel • Political party 4 catch up) • Vice President Have I Got News For You (BBC Iplayer) • Background (career history / education Inside the Commons (BBC Iplayer) etc) Inside the Lords (BBC Iplayer) • Notable events during presidency Yes Minister (youtube) • Policy aims (domestic and foreign) Yes Prime Minister (youtube) • Achievements (domestic and foreign) The Daily Show (youtube/ Comedy • Failures (domestic and foreign) Central) • Composition of Congress • Relationship with Congress • Executive Orders • Personality • Legacy A Level Politics: Summer Work .
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