Government and Politics

Course summary

Politics determines everything that happens from what you can and can’t do, to how much you get paid (and how much is taxed!), to whether you get funded to study at A Level / Degree level. Shouldn’t you be curious why the government makes the changes they do and what the alternative might be? In Politics A Level you will study how the government works, such as its powers and limitations, what there is to stop the corrupt behavior of our MPs, and what changes have been made to our constitution throughout your lifetime. There will be opportunities to debate issues including whether our human rights are sufficiently protected and how well the current government is fulfilling its job! In Y13, you will focus on the USA, which has very different political ideas and systems. You will look at politicians from Trump to Kamala Harris and will learn whether the Bill of Rights is as good as Americans make out! You’ll also look at how political ideologies were formed, including Communism, Thatcherism, and Feminism. Politics will inform your future beliefs and choices and enable you to make strong and informed judgments. Most importantly, if you work hard and show an interest, you will enjoy the subject and be successful.