Course information
Government and Politics
Broughton Hall Catholic High School - Liverpool
01515419400
Yew Tree Lane, West Derby, Liverpool, L12 9HJ
Course summary

PAPER 1: UK Politics Section A: Political Participation: ● Democracy and Participation ● Political Parties ● Electoral Systems ● Voting Behaviour and the Media Section B: Core Political Ideas Conservatism - Liberalism - Socialism PAPER 2: UK Government Section A: UK Government ● The Constitution ● Parliament ● Prime Minister and the Executive ● Relationships between these branches Section B - Optional Political Ideas One of Anarchism / Ecologism / Feminism / Multiculturalism / Nationalism PAPER 3: Comparative Politics-USA The US Constitution and federalism US Congress US Presidency US Supreme Court Democracy and participation Civil rights

Entry requirements

Students need to have achieve at least 3 grade 5’s and 2 grade 4’s at GCSE level. Grade 5 in English Language or Literature.

How you'll be assessed

PAPER 1: UK Politics Section A: Political Participation: 2 hour exam - 2 x 30 mark + 1 x 24 mark PAPER 2: UK Government 2 hour exam - 2 x 30 mark + 1 x 24 mark PAPER 3: Comparative Politics-USA 2 hour exam - 1 x 12 mark + 1 x 12 mark + 2 x 30 mark

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeGirls
AddressYew Tree Lane, West Derby, Liverpool, L12 9HJ