Government and Politics AS and A Level

British Politics:

Students gain an insight into the ways in which the British political system works and how politics affects all aspects of our daily lives.

Areas of study include:

• Parliament - is it just a lot of shouting?
• Prime Minister and Cabinet - who runs the country?
• Elections - do they really change anything?
• Constitutional Reform - does the system need changing?
• Participation - why do (or don't) people vote?
• Political parties - what do they believe in?
• Democracy - is it important?
• The United Kingdon - how united is it?

American Politics

Students will gain an insight into how the US political system operates.  This will enable students to make a direct comparison with the UK political system.

• Congress - whats the difference between the House and the Senate?
• The President - how powerful is he?
• The Supreme Court - will it abolish the death penalty?
• Elections - why did Trump win and Clinton lose?
• Constitution and Federalism - what powers do the States have?
• Pressure Groups - enhancing or destroying democracy?
• Political parties - do they mean anything in the USA?

Core Poltical Ideas

Students will explore the three traditional political ideas of conservatism, liberalism and socialism.  Students will learn about core ideas and principles and how they apply in practice to human nature, the state, society and the economy, the divisions within each idea and their key thinkers.  You will learn about one of the following ideologies:

• Anarchism
• Ecologism
• Feminism
• Multiculturalism
• Nationalism