Government and Politics

Course summary

• UK Politics (democracy and participation; political parties; electoral systems; voting behavior and the media) Year 12. • UK Government (the constitution; parliament; Prime Minister and executive; relationships between the branches) Year 12. • Political ideas (Conservatism, Liberalism, Socialism, etc) Year 13. • US Government and Politics (the constitution, Congress, presidency, Supreme Court, democracy and participation) Year 13. Qualities Required: An interest in politics and current affairs along with the ability to write analytical and focused essays and a willingness to contribute to class debates and discussions.