We don’t always like politicians and the things that governments do... but the business of politics touches every aspect of our lives. And whilst we might criticise governments for some of their policies, it has to be better than having no government at all. Society just wouldn’t function without an elected body to decide, say, what taxes will be levied, how those taxes will be spent on things like health and education or how the country will be defended. But whether government makes you feel angry or reassured, it’s worth having a knowledge of how the whole process of an elected government works. Change is part and parcel of the political landscape and the current context within the UK political system certainly raises significant questions which are surely deserving of a deeper analysis: What will the future have in store for our union? Is Britain’s position at the heart of the EU secure or are we destined to break away? During the first year of Government and Politics you’ll study two main themes: • ‘People, Politics and Participation’ introduces issues like how is voting behaviour changing in elections? And do pressure groups strengthen or weaken democracy? • ‘Governing Modern Britain’. This covers issues such as, what is parliament’s role in the UK political system? And do we have a prime ministerial government in the UK? The second year of the course is where you will study two topics: • Governing the USA • US Politics (representative process in the USA)
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Title: GCE AS Level in Government and Politics Qualification: GCE AS Level in Government and Politics Classification: Social Sciences