Government and Politics

Course summary

You cannot fail to notice that the political world in the UK and USA has seen great change and turmoil in the last year or so. These changes have touched and influenced our behaviors massively. In this course, you will learn about the key features of the modern British and American political systems. You will explore the technical aspects of the two political systems as well as focus on the reasons why people believe what they do, vote the way they do, and are influenced by groups and people. You will debate ideas and political philosophies and fully appreciate alternative viewpoints to your own. You will also develop your extended writing skills. A Level of Politics is suitable for those who have an interest in politics generally and in the way the world works around you.