Government and Politics

Assessment

Paper 1 – 1 hr 15 mins Source-based examination (SL/HL) based on one of the four core units (see below). Paper 2 – 1 hr 45 mins SL and 2 hrs 45 mins HL. Essay-based questions based on the 4 core units. Internal Assessment – Engagement activity. A written report (2,000-word maximum) on a political issue explored through engagement and research (SL/HL) Core Units – 1. Power, sovereignty and international relations 2. Human rights 3. Development 4. Peace and Conflict HL extension – Global political challenges. Two video-recorded oral presentations of two case studies chosen from two different HL extension topics (1. Environment 2. Poverty 3. Health 4. Identity 5. Borders 6. Security).