Government and Politics

Assessment

• Paper 1: UK Politics and Core Political Ideas The central ideas of citizenship, democracy and participation will be examined. Pupils will also learn about the significance of Political Parties, Pressure Groups and Referendums as well as the traditional political ideas of Conservatism, Liberalism and Socialism. • Paper 2: UK Government and Non-Core Political Ideas This unit examines the functioning of the constitution, the role and significance of Parliament, the power of the executive and the role of the courts in protecting civil liberties. The key strands of anarchism will also be examined. • Paper 3: USA and Comparative Politics This module involves a study of the US Constitution, Congress, the Presidency and the Supreme Court. In addition issues of civil rights, democracy and participation are covered. The comparative element examines rational, cultural and structural approaches to explain the similarities and differences between the UK and US political systems.