Politics affects everything we do in life and the Government and Politics course at A Level takes a look at the major functions of government and politics in Britain and beyond. The political aspect covers the major components of the democratic process: parties, pressure groups and elections. The government aspect focuses specifically on how a country is run and the various arms of government: executive, legislature and judiciary, as well as the study of the UK constitution. Politics is a topical A Level which means staying up to date with recent and current issues and case studies; for example, the power of the Prime Minister and Cabinet since 1945 is covered alongside recent debates regarding ‘Brexit’ and the role of Europe.
Grade 5 GCSE in English Literature or Language. GCSE History is desirable.
• Paper 1 2 hours, 77 marks, 33% of A Level, a mixture of medium length ‘explain’ and essay style questions • Papers 2 and 3 As above
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| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 8ER |
Politics affects everything we do in life and the Government and Politics course at A Level takes a look at the major functions of government and politics in Britain and beyond. The political aspect covers the major components of the democratic process: parties, pressure groups and elections. The government aspect focuses specifically on how a country is run and the various arms of government: executive, legislature and judiciary, as well as the study of the UK constitution. Politics is a topical A Level which means staying up to date with recent and current issues and case studies; for example, the power of the Prime Minister and Cabinet since 1945 is covered alongside recent debates regarding ‘Brexit’ and the role of Europe.
Grade 5 GCSE in English Literature or Language. GCSE History is desirable.
• Paper 1 2 hours, 77 marks, 33% of A Level, a mixture of medium length ‘explain’ and essay style questions • Papers 2 and 3 As above