A Level

What is Government & Politics

Everyone is affected by politics. It is about the way that people organise their lives together in a community. The important decisions that affect their lives concerning wealth, health, education and morality are essentially political decisions. Studying and talking about politics are a necessary aspect of social life and interaction.

If you enjoy questioning ideas and opinions and analysing perspectives; and if you would like to know more about modern political histories, ideologies and institutions, including who has power and authority and why, then you should definitely consider Government & Politics at Park Hall Academy.

Exam Board: Edexcel

Course Summary     

Unit 1	UK Politics and Core Political Ideas: 1. Political Participation, students will study: Democracy and participation, political parties, electoral systems, voting behaviour and the media. 2. Core Political Ideas, students will study: Conservatism, Liberalism, Socialism.
Unit 2	UK Government and Non-core Political Ideas: 1. UK Government: The constitution, parliament, Prime Minister and executive, relationships between the branches. 2. Non-core political ideas, students will study: One idea from the following: anarchism, ecologism, feminism, multiculturalism, nationalism.
Unit 3	Comparative Politics - USA (3A): The US Constitution and federalism, US Congress, US presidency, US Supreme Court and civil rights, democracy and participation, comparative theories.

                                                                

What skills will I gain from studying Government & Politics?

You will develop:-

• Critical thinking and questioning skills
• Knowledge and understanding of political history and current affairs
• Confidence in analysing and developing persuasive debate and argument

Where can I find out more information?

 Dr Browne: lbrowne@parkhall.org