Government and Politics

Course summary

Politics is a dynamic subject that is constantly relevant to the world around us. Become a budding politician or work out where power really lies in the UK. Find out what the main parties stand for and the philosophies behind key political ideologies. Understand the main political institutions, how parliament works, how elections run, and the media’s influence in politics today. After focusing on British Politics in Year 12, the focus moves onto American Politics in Year 13, exploring the states, the presidency, the supreme court and much more. You will be engaged in debates and discussions, using evidence to lead your opinions and form your own political judgements. It is a rigorous academic subject, students will learn to master the ability to build logical arguments and deliberate complex political issues in essay questions. It is a course providing academic rigour as well as practical understanding of our key laws, institutions and the workings of power