Does the executive dominate the House of Commons?
Key Assessment Information
This assessment requires you to;
-Carry out some primary research of your own using parliament’s website and demonstrate this in your essay .
And/or
-Integrate examples from parliamentary proceedings in a systematic and detailed way
Note: this may depend on the question you select from the above list. See me if you are unsure.
It also requires you to:
-Demonstrate a clear understanding of key parliamentary studies concepts or theories related to your question.
-Show that you can link these concepts to real life examples of parliamentary practice
-Develop a clear argument which is sustained throughout the piece and provides a clear answer to the question.
Structure of the assessment
There is no prescribed structure for this assessment. You are free to choose a structure which fits appropriately with your answer to the question. This may be:
– A standard essay format with introduction, main arguments and conclusion
– The use of sub-headings to highlight different stages of your argument
– A research project style format with a methodology section
Again, please see me if you are unsure how to structure your answer.
