This resource contains 10 complete model essays and matching essay plans for Unit 3: The Presidency, part of Edexcel A-Level Politics Paper 3 (USA Section C).
Each essay is written to a high A/A* standard using the PEACE structure (Point, Evidence, Analysis, Counterpoint, Evaluation), with recent US political examples, precise constitutional references, and top-band evaluation throughout. These model answers are ideal for classroom modelling, revision, and exam preparation for Section C.
What’s included:
10 full 30-mark model essays (3 paragraphs + introduction and conclusion)
10 matching essay plans to support independent planning or live modelling
Dual format: editable PowerPoint (.pptx) and ready-to-print PDF
Written in student-accessible academic language for maximum clarity
Essay topics include:
Checks and balances on presidential power
Presidential dominance and limits
Foreign vs domestic policy power
Informal vs formal constraints
The effectiveness of the bureaucracy and Congress as limits
Structural limits vs individual influence
Presidential control of legislation
The role of personality, persuasion, and crisis in shaping power
Perfect for:
Teachers modelling top-band writing
Students preparing for Paper 3 Section C (USA)
Revision, flipped tasks, or intervention
High-attainer structure and evaluation support
Format:
Editable PowerPoint
Matching PDF version for printing or digital distribution
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