POLITICS

Assessment

Government and Politics of the UK - Gain insights into how the UK is governed, exploring the UK constitution, Parliament, Prime Minister, and judiciary. Delve into political participation, examining elections, voting behaviour, and the role of political parties and pressure groups. Understand key concepts such as democracy, representation, and authority. Government and Politics of the USA and Comparative Politics - Study the U.S. political system, including its constitution, Congress, presidency, and Supreme Court. Learn about American political culture, electoral processes, and the roles of political parties and interest groups. Additionally, this unit includes a comparative analysis between the political systems of the UK and the USA. Political Ideas - Explore core political ideologies like liberalism, conservatism, and socialism, and their relevance to modern politics. Delve into other ideologies, including feminism, nationalism, or multiculturalism, depending on course requirements. This unit equips students to understand and critically analyse how different beliefs shape policies and governance.