A Level Government and Politics

Course summary

Lively, relevant, controversial… There are many ways to describe A-level Politics. There’s no denying that it is one of the most interesting and engaging qualifications you can choose. Are you interested in how Brexit happened? How Trump was able to become President? Why do we have political parties and what do they believe in? Then Politics A-Level is here for you! Covering news and current affairs from the UK and US, helps you understand how the UK is run and develops research, written communication and debate skills. Students are encouraged to follow recent events in both the UK & USA as anything that happens can be used, we are a current and relevant A-Level no matter who you are. Paper 1: Government & politics of the UK • The government of the UK ◦ The nature of the constitution, structure of Parliament, Prime Minister and Cabinet, devolution & the judiciary • Politics of the UK ◦ Democracy, elections & referendums, political parties, pressure groups, EU Paper 2: Government & politics of the USA and comparative politics • The government of the USA ◦ Constitution, Congress, President, judiciary, elections, political parties, pressure groups, civil rights • Comparing the UK and USA Paper 3: Political ideas • Core ideologies of Conservatism, Liberalism, and Socialism • Fringe ideologies