Paper 2: Government and politics of the USA and comparative politics

Explain and analyse three ways in which Congress can check the power of the President.

Explain and analyse three criticisms of the Electoral College.

Explain and analyse three ways in which the US and UK constitutions differ.

Read the extract below (extract written for this paper) and answer the question. The overturning of Roe v Wade in Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health (2022) showed the power of the Supreme Court to reshape American society. Critics argue that unelected justices are making policy that should be decided by elected representatives. Supporters say the Court returned the issue to the states and the people, as the Constitution intends. Analyse, evaluate and compare the arguments in the above extract for and against the view that the US Supreme Court acts as a political rather than judicial body.

Section C 'The two main US parties are more divided now than at any time in modern history.' Analyse and evaluate this statement.