Government and Politics

Course summary

Government and politics A-level offers a fresh area of study for students entering the sixth form. If you have a lively and inquiring mind, an interest in politics and current affairs, and a desire to explore new ideas, then this is the subject for you. No previous experience is expected or needed. You will learn how to develop a critical awareness of the nature of politics in the UK and the United States including the role of political parties and pressure groups; the structure of power in each country, featuring the relationship between the prime minister, parliament and the judiciary in the UK, and that between the president, Congress and the Supreme Court in the USA; the rights and responsibilities of individual citizens; and a clear understanding of the theories and values that underpin these two modern systems of government. The course is ideal for students who enjoy debating issues related to politics and current affairs and appreciate the need to form clear opinions on the key issues of the 21st century.