We don’t always like politicians and the things that governments do... but the business of politics touches every aspect of our lives. And whilst we might criticize governments for some of their policies, it has to be better than having no government at all. Society just wouldn’t function without an elected body to decide, say, what taxes will be levied, how those taxes will be spent on things like health and education or how the country will be defended. But no matter whether government makes you feel angry or reassured, it’s worth having a knowledge of how the whole process of an elected government works. It also fascinating to compare the political systems in the UK with those in the most powerful democracy in the world – the USA.
Assessment comprises three exams( at the end of the two year course) with a range of short and long-answer (essay) questions, one of which may use stimulus material. Comparative links with UK politics will be required.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Wokingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Emmbrook Road, Wokingham, RG41 1JP |
We don’t always like politicians and the things that governments do... but the business of politics touches every aspect of our lives. And whilst we might criticize governments for some of their policies, it has to be better than having no government at all. Society just wouldn’t function without an elected body to decide, say, what taxes will be levied, how those taxes will be spent on things like health and education or how the country will be defended. But no matter whether government makes you feel angry or reassured, it’s worth having a knowledge of how the whole process of an elected government works. It also fascinating to compare the political systems in the UK with those in the most powerful democracy in the world – the USA.
Assessment comprises three exams( at the end of the two year course) with a range of short and long-answer (essay) questions, one of which may use stimulus material. Comparative links with UK politics will be required.