Politics has three papers that focus on: 1. Government and politics in the UK ➢ Constitution, Devolution, Parliament, PM, Cabinet and the Judiciary. ➢ Democracy, participation, elections, parties and pressure groups. 2. Government and politics of the USA and comparative politics ➢ Constitution, Congress, President, Supreme Court. ➢ Parties, pressure groups, elections, participation. ➢ Comparative politics between the US and the UK. 3. Political Ideologies ➢ Liberalism, Socialism, Conservativism, Anarchism.
9 - 4 grades in 5 GCSE subjects (generally including Maths & English*) including 9 - 6 in at least 3 GCSE subjects. At least GCSE grade 5 in English and a 6 in humanity e.g. Geography or History is required. A genuine interest is the main requirement needed from students who take this course. A student who studies Government and Politics as an A-level subject will want to understand current affairs in depth. For continuation to Year 13 grades in Year 12 Government and Politics need to demonstrate potential for A Level success.
Year 12 One 3-hour paper examining Government and Politics in the UK. Year 13 Three 2-hour papers (one on each section) which consist of a combination of short answers and extended essay writing.
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Politics has three papers that focus on: 1. Government and politics in the UK ➢ Constitution, Devolution, Parliament, PM, Cabinet and the Judiciary. ➢ Democracy, participation, elections, parties and pressure groups. 2. Government and politics of the USA and comparative politics ➢ Constitution, Congress, President, Supreme Court. ➢ Parties, pressure groups, elections, participation. ➢ Comparative politics between the US and the UK. 3. Political Ideologies ➢ Liberalism, Socialism, Conservativism, Anarchism.
9 - 4 grades in 5 GCSE subjects (generally including Maths & English*) including 9 - 6 in at least 3 GCSE subjects. At least GCSE grade 5 in English and a 6 in humanity e.g. Geography or History is required. A genuine interest is the main requirement needed from students who take this course. A student who studies Government and Politics as an A-level subject will want to understand current affairs in depth. For continuation to Year 13 grades in Year 12 Government and Politics need to demonstrate potential for A Level success.
Year 12 One 3-hour paper examining Government and Politics in the UK. Year 13 Three 2-hour papers (one on each section) which consist of a combination of short answers and extended essay writing.