Course Description

Everyone should study Politics – all members of society should have a better understanding of the general rules under which we live. For these rules to be effective, as many people as possible should actively participate in making them, upholding them and maybe changing them – for all have the potential power to do this, but few understand how.

Contact:	Mr D Eastwood	Exam Board:	EDEXCEL/PEARSON
QAN:	60312233	Subject Code:	Po

The Course at A Level

 If you enjoy debating, discussions and argument then this subject is for you. If Politics exists because people disagree, then studying Politics must mean studying how, why and when people disagree and taking an interest in these disagreements.

The Government and Politics course gives you an understanding of the concepts and workings of both the British and American systems.

In year 12 you will study

• Component 1: UK Politics including democracy and participation, political parties, electoral systems, voting behaviour and the media. Core political ideas of conservatism, liberalism, socialism.
• Component 2: UK Government including the constitution, parliament, Prime Minister and executive, relationships between these branches. Non-core political ideas of multiculturalism.

In Year 13 you will study

• Component 3: Comparative Politics which covers the politics of the USA including the US
• Constitution and federalism, US Congress, US presidency, US Supreme Court and civil rights, democracy and participation and comparative theories with the UK.

If you have an interest in the world around you and enjoy debate, discussion and argument then Government and Politics should be a subject you consider

Possible Subject Combinations 

History, Economics, Business, English 

Where can Government and Politics take me? 

Courses such as Politics, International Studies, Law, Business and Journalism value this A-level for developing skills of analysis, debate and conceptual understanding.

Assessment