Government and Politics

Assessment

UNIT 1: GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF THE UK Percentage of total marks: 77 marks and 33⅓ % of A-level. Method of assessment Exam: 2 hours. Students will study over two years the UK Constitution, Government, the powers of the Prime Minister, UK Political Parties, Elections and Voting, Referendums and Pressure Groups. UNIT 2: GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF THE USA AND COMPARATIVE POLITICS Percentage of total marks: 77 marks and 33⅓ % of A-level. Method of assessment Exam: 2 hours. Students will study over two years the American Government and Politics. This includes looking at Presidential elections, Pressure Groups, the Constitution, Political Parties, Social Issues. Students will also compare UK-US political culture, government and Politics. UNIT 3: POLITICS IDEAS Percentage of total marks: 77 marks and 33⅓ % of A-level. Method of assessment Exam: 2 hours. Students will study three core ideas: Socialism/Liberalism/Conservatism and Feminism.