Government and Politics
Oxford Spires Academy - Oxfordshire
01865428200
Glanville Road, Oxford, OX4 2AU
Course summary

1. Government and politics of the UK. This consists of: • Democracy in the UK: how does it work, and is it effective? • The constitution: how is the UK governed? • Parliament: how effective is it? • The Prime Minister and Cabinet: who has the power? • The judges: do they protect our human rights? • Devolution: how come Wales, Scotland and Ireland have their own parliaments? 2. Government and politics of the USA and comparative politics. You will look at how the US is governed and how this compares to the UK. 3. Political ideas. More specifically, you will look at Liberalism, Socialism, Conservatism and Anarchism.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grades 9-5, including a grade 6 in English or History.

How you'll be assessed

3 separate 2-hour exams at the end of Year 13.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressGlanville Road, Oxford, OX4 2AU