In this episode, we go through the key features and principles of the US constitution and answer the following question: Evaluate the view that the key features of the US constitution no longer work and are no longer relevant. This podcast will improve your understanding of 1) Federalism 2) Limited Government 3) The Separation of Powers 4) Bipartisanship and 5) Checks and Balances. 

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When judges in the UK take decisions, are they consciously or unconsciously bias? Are judges free to make decisions free from political interference? We explore these questions and more in the latest episode of The A Level Politics Show! 

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The US constitution, forged in the aftermath of revolution, blends specificity with vagueness, formal entrenchment with interpretive possibility. Supporters argue that this mix of rigidity and flexibility allows it to protect its key features, such checks and balances, the separation of powers and federalism, while at the same time give provision for evolution. Yet its detractors point to the consequences, including a near impossible amendment hurdle that empowers unelected judges. They also point to the dual problem of, on the one hand, an overt precision that forces contemporary lawmakers to respect outdated practices and, on the other, a lack of clarity which creates the the very tension the founding fathers hoped to resolve. I hope you enjoy this show and find it useful. If you do, why not leave a lovely review wherever you download you podcasts. Oh, and buy the book for more A Level Politics goodness. https://amzn.to/3EUnOyl

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There are two conventions that are supposed to ensure that ministers act responsibly - collective and individual. In this podcast, I argue that collective ministerial responsibility remains intact, despite coalition, Brexit and the pandemic. Yet ministers are increasingly failing to take individual ministerial responsibility for their actions. While Matt Hancock resigned over breaking social distancing rules, Boris Johnson hasn’t. In politics as in life, standards are set, or not set, at the top. If you enjoy this podcast, check out the book! Available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1398325538/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_T3N9200TPEB2Q87Z64D8

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While there is greater diversity in Congress, gerrymandering is ruining competitive elections in the House of Representatives. While presidents have been impeached and wrongdoing investigated, the rise of “Gotcha” politics prevents meaning oversight. And while Congress sometimes acts decisively, victims of gun crime and those who live in fear of deportation see little prospect that there is a Congress out that which works for them. 

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