Government and Politics

Course summary

Politics is about how you are ruled and what part you can play in this system. It looks at the UK parliament and Prime Minister, its American equivalent, elections and voting behaviour as well as broader political ideologies including the increasingly topical ‘Nationalism’. This year you will develop a real insight into the working of the British political system. You’ll learn about how the Westminster parliament works, what the British government does, what role the Supreme Court plays, and how we elect our representatives to Westminster, Cardiff, Belfast and Edinburgh. We will also be looking at UK pressure groups and political parties as well as a myriad of factors that influence UK voters. You’ll then be entered for the Edexcel Politics AS qualification - two 1 hour 45 minute examinations.