Is the House of Commons more powerful than the House of Lords?
The House of Commons and House of Lords are the two Houses of Parliament that make up the legislature in the United […]
The Government confirms votes at 16: what’s next?
On 17th July 2025, the Labour government announced that the right to vote will be extended to 16- and 17-year-olds. This is […]
A Level Politics Reading List – Summer 2025
An A Level Politics Reading List is important due to the breadth of topics covered in A Level Politics. Keeping on top […]
A Level Politics Explained: What Is It and How Can I Learn It?
Politics Explained: quite the task. The word ‘politics’ might have you rolling your eyes or dashing for the nearest exit. But don’t […]
A Level Politics Review: Your Guide to Success
Our A Level Politics review gives a deep dive into the course content, exam structure and help available to students. Whilst an […]
What is Devolution? Guide for A Level Politics
What is devolution? The process by which power in a political system is transferred from a central government to local authorities is […]
What is Global Politics? Course outline and more
What is global politics? As a field of political science, it looks at issues and institutions at the international level. It forms […]
2026 A Level Politics Exam Dates
The 2026 A Level Politics Exam Dates have been set by the exam boards. This blog post outlines the dates, and how […]
2024 Political Year in Review
As has become a tradition at Study Dog, we are wrapping up the year with a review of the biggest political stories […]
How to Get Into Politics
Many students ask how to get into politics, and it is a career path that many A-level Politics students take. From joining […]
What are Assessment Objectives in A Level Politics?
Assessment Objectives Outline In A Level Politics, achieving high marks requires understanding the Assessment Objectives (AOs) that dictate how your work is […]
Parliamentary Scrutiny of the Executive
What is Parliamentary scrutiny? Parliamentary scrutiny refers to the processes and mechanisms through which the legislature (Parliament) examines and oversees the actions […]
