The following web sites will be referred to during the unit on British Politics. This BBC Site gives a good analysis of the UK electoral system.
The structure and functions of No.10 Downing Street are explained.
Keep up to date with political events on the BBC political news site.
You can take the test at this site to find out which political party you are likely to support.
You will also find good revision notes and quizzes here
 

This site examines some of the issues facing African Americans in the USA today.
We will also explore this CNN web site to examine the voting behaviour of Hispanics.
The Guardian has now set up a special report on American politics and society.
This BBC web site gives a good analysis of the growing inequality in the USA.

One way the Chinese authorities have improved the Chinese economy is to set up Special Economic Zones.

This web site outlines the advantages of setting up a business in a SEZ.

You will find information about human rights abuses in China by visiting the Human Rights Watch web site.

This BBC site has been set up especially to help Higher Modern Studies pupils.
You can also keep up to date with recent news about the NHS and health issues by clicking here.

You can down load the Powerpoint presentations and notes for sections of the Higher course from the downloads page.

In order to develop a Modern Studies vocabulary it is important that you try to read a variety of newspaper articles.
The Scotsman, Herald and Guardian all have good web sites.
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