Government and Politics
The Marlborough Science Academy - Hertfordshire
01727856874
Watling Street, St Albans, AL1 2QA
Course summary

Government and Politics of the United Kingdom The nature and sources of the British Constitution, The structure and role of Parliament The Prime Minister and cabinet, The judiciary, Devolution, Elections and referendums, Political Parties, Pressure groups, The European Union Government and Politics of the United States The constitutional framework of US government, The legislative branch of government: Congress, The executive branch of government: President, The judicial branch of government, The electoral process and direct democracy, Political parties, Pressure groups, Civil rights

Entry requirements

5 GCSE 9 - 5 grades, preferably 5 in at least one written and analytical related subject e.g. English or History. GCSE points score 38.

How you'll be assessed

Government and Politics of the UK 2 hours, Government and Politics of the USA 2 hours, Political Ideas 2 hours. There is a mixture of medium length ‘explain’ questions and longer essay style questions in each paper.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWatling Street, St Albans, AL1 2QA