This resource contains 14 complete model essays and detailed essay plans for Unit 1 (The Constitution) of Edexcel A-Level Politics Paper 3 (USA Section C).
Each essay is written to a high A/A* standard using a consistent PEACE structure (Point, Evidence, Analysis, Counterpoint, Evaluation), with embedded constitutional references, recent political examples, and sustained evaluation across every paragraph.
It covers every major exam question linked to the US Constitution in the Edexcel spec and past papers. Perfect for modelling essay structure, supporting independent revision, or building top-band answers in class.
What’s included:
14 full 30-mark model essays, each 3 paragraphs + intro/conclusion
14 matching essay plans (ideal for modelling, homework, or pre-writing tasks)
Full dual-format access: editable PowerPoint (.pptx) + print-ready PDF
Written in accessible, exam-appropriate student language
Essay topics include:
Federalism and state-federal cooperation
Separation of powers and effectiveness
Checks and balances and political gridlock
The Constitution’s fitness for modern democracy
Amendment difficulty and judicial activism
Rights protection, liberty vs order, and democratic legitimacy
The Electoral College, representation, and structural fairness
Perfect for:
Teachers modelling top-band answers
Students revising for Paper 3 Section C (USA)
High-attainer interventions
Stretch and challenge lessons
Long-answer structuring support
Format:
Editable PowerPoint and matching PDF
All 14 questions include plan + full response
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