Government and Politics

Course summary

Unit 1 – UK Politics & Core Political Ideologies • A study of political participation including political parties, electoral systems and voting behaviour • A study of Conservatism, Liberalism and Socialism Unit 2 – UK Government & Non-Core political ideology • A study of UK government including the constitution, parliament, the Prime Minister and executive. • A study of non-mainstream ideology Unit 3 – USA Comparative Politics • A comparative study of American politics including the US Constitution, civil rights and the US Presidency.