The Senate has huge influence over shaping the makeup of the US Supreme Court and in approving other presidential appointments. It gets involved in foreign affairs and its members can literally talk a bill to death. Yet the House of Representatives still matters hugely as a result of its co-equal legislative power. Therefore, it is wrong to claim that one chamber is significantly more powerful than the other. That said, the Senate has greater prestige. Senators enjoy a national profile that is the envy of their colleagues in the House. Enjoy the podcast, then why not subscribe to PLUS PLUS PLUS!? For just £1.99 per month, you will receive TWO additional episodes per month that will automatically appear in your podcast feed as soon as they become available. You'll also get access to the full back catalogue of A Level Politics Show podcasts. Furthermore, you can cancel anytime - no obligations and no hidden costs. Just lots of learning. Just click⁠⁠ here⁠⁠ to get started. If you like reading as well as listening, then you can also try my revision book, which can be purchased from ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.  Oh, and don't forget to leave a nice review wherever you listen to your podcasts, so that more people can find out about us. Thanks for your support.

The FTPA has many enemies, all of whom stand to benefit if it is scrapped or circumvented. Nick argues that from ending it, we should be mending it. Please note that this episode was recorded before the FTPA was scrapped.

We discuss whether direct or representative democracy is better. The former might give elites a bloody nose but can also intimidate minorities, while the latter might allow for compromise yet can create an aloof political class. Referendums are not the answer, but Nick argues that other forms of direct democracy could complement representative institutions and strengthen democratic legitimacy.

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We discuss whether direct or representative democracy is better. The former might give elites a bloody nose but can also intimidate minorities, while the latter might allow for compromise yet can create an aloof political class. Referendums are not the answer, but Nick argues that other forms of direct democracy could complement representative institutions and strengthen democratic legitimacy. Unlock this podcast by subscribing to PLUS PLUS PLUS! In addition to the monthly free episode, you'll receive TWO additional podcasts each month. Once they are released, these bonus episodes will will appear automatically in your podcast feed (cancel anytime but clicking unsubscribe in your confirmation email). You will also gain access to the entire back catalogue of The A Level Politics Show. Just click here to get started. Thanks for supporting the podcast. Enjoy! If you like reading as well as listening, then you can also try my revision book, which can be purchased from here. Oh, and don't forget to leave a nice review wherever you listen to your podcasts, so that more people can find out about us.

“Eek!” Comparative analysis questions. “Oh dear!” Rights. We take two things that teachers and students stay up late panicking about and, hopefully, prevent any nightmares. We take a look at those awkward 12 mark questions (Edexcel exam board) and give plenty of tips on how to approach them, and then compare the arrangements for protecting rights in both the US and UK. To do this, we break it down into constitutional, judicial and political protection and model how you ought to approach writing your answers.

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To what extent do Socialists agree about the means and ends? Nick is joined by his comrade at Reigate College, Matthew Phillips, to discuss, amongst other things, how to ensure your teeth remain as white as Tony Blair’s. Don’t worry, it will all make sense when you give us a listen. Enjoy the podcast, then why not subscribe to PLUS PLUS PLUS!? For just £1.99 per month, you will receive TWO additional episodes per month that will automatically appear in your podcast feed as soon as they become available. You'll also get access to the full back catalogue of A Level Politics Show podcasts. Furthermore, you can cancel anytime - no obligations and no hidden costs. Just lots of learning. Just click⁠⁠ here⁠⁠ to get started. If you like reading as well as listening, then you can also try my revision book, which can be purchased from ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.  Oh, and don't forget to leave a nice review wherever you listen to your podcasts, so that more people can find out about us. Thanks for your support.

Nick looks at whether all feminists think alike, posing the question: Is feminism a single doctrine? Well, feminists agree on a few things, but be in little doubt that this is a very divided ideology. Enjoy the podcast, then why not subscribe to PLUS PLUS PLUS!? For just £1.99 per month, you will receive TWO additional episodes per month that will automatically appear in your podcast feed as soon as they become available. You'll also get access to the full back catalogue of A Level Politics Show podcasts. Furthermore, you can cancel anytime - no obligations and no hidden costs. Just lots of learning. Just click⁠⁠ here⁠⁠ to get started. If you like reading as well as listening, then you can also try my revision book, which can be purchased from ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.  Oh, and don't forget to leave a nice review wherever you listen to your podcasts, so that more people can find out about us. Thanks for your support.