Work together: revise live on the same deck
The exam at a glance
Comparative 12-markers
Compare the US and the UK. Examine asks for direct comparison; Analyse asks you to use a comparative theory. Three developed points, both countries in each, no introduction or conclusion.
30-mark US essays
Answer on US politics. One clear line of argument held to the end, three themes that weigh both sides, and a final judgement that matches your opening. Named examples and theories earn the marks.
Six content areas
This is the whole US side of Paper 3. Each area also has a UK comparison running through it.
The Constitution and federalism
A codified, entrenched constitution; separation of powers; the amendment process; the changing balance between national and state government.
Congress
The House and the Senate; making law, representation and oversight; the power of the purse; how effective it is against the President.
The Presidency
Formal powers in Article II; informal powers and the office around the President; relations with Congress and the Court.
The Supreme Court and civil rights
Judicial review; appointments and confirmation; activism versus restraint; the protection of civil rights.
Democracy and participation
Elections and the Electoral College; parties and how they are organised; interest groups; voting behaviour.
Comparative theories
The rational, cultural and structural approaches, used to explain the differences between US and UK politics.
Revise Together (the deck)
All six topics in one deck: knowledge checks, the three branches builder, and 12 and 30-mark practice. This is where the live session runs.
Three branches builder
Drag the institutions, jobs, powers, checks and examples into the right branch. Then practise the comparison.
Question roulette
A random weighted exam question, with a hint and the best examples to reach for.
Predicted questions
Our best read on the questions most likely in 2026, US and Global, with notes and plans.
Theme generator
Build essay themes for any Paper 3 question, US or Global.
Revising Thing
Flashcards, examples and a 20-question test for Paper 3.
Quick drills that build one idea at a time.
Topic notes
The full notes for all six areas, with definitions, examples, examiner insight and a section test you can tick off.
Essay ladders
Whole-essay ladders for the predicted 30-mark US questions, built step by step.
Key examples sheet
Ten exam-ready examples for every content area, with what each one shows.
Build the Paragraph
21 guided sets that build an exam paragraph step by step.