Essentials of US Politics and Government is the latest book in the Essentials of series for A-Level Politics, which maps on to the Edexcel specification. It covers all the knowledge required to tackle paper 3 of the A level; United States politics, as well as Comparative US-UK politics. Author Andrew Colclough is head of politics at an independent school in Oxford and a Team Leader examiner at Edexcel, so brings a wealth of experience in supporting both students and teachers.

All of the core chapters in the book are organized around the series’ signature ‘Key Debates’ feature, which explain the vital arguments, with supporting evidence, clearly and concisely. These aid students in constructing persuasive arguments in their essays. Summary tables at the end of each debate ideal both to gain a quick overview of the topic and as a tool for revision.

The book also offers:

- An abundance of contemporary political examples and case studies
- A unique chapter on Comparative US and UK Politics
- ‘Knowledge Checks’ at regular intervals so students can check their understanding and factual recall
- A dedicated ‘Exam Focus’ chapter, which gives advice on developing the skills for exam success, as well as annotated sample essays
- An extensive companion website with further sample essays, templates for essay planning, bonus case study material and more.

Andrew Colclough is a Team Leader at Edexcel on the US Politics Paper and a teacher at d’Overbroeck’s, Oxford, UK.