Politics involves the study of what's going on in Britain and the USA today. The course focuses on the events which happen during the two years you are on the A level course, as well as looking at the major issues of the past twenty years. In all units the emphasis is on what is happening now. You must be interested in reading newspapers and watching TV current affairs programmes. In lessons you will get the opportunity to discuss the issues and express your point of view. AS Level (Unit 1: People and Politics & Unit 2: Governing the UK) Units 1 and 2 deal with how the UK is governed and how Britain is changing today. You will look at such questions as: The power of the Prime Minister – are they becoming more powerful? How has coalition government affected that power? The role of Parliament. Is it democratic and does it still matter? Should we abolish the House of Lords and the Monarchy? How do pressure groups such as Greenpeace operate? What are the differences between the main political parties? How does our electoral system work? Does it need changing? What is e-Democracy and how does it affect politics in the UK?
Name: GCE AS Level in Government and Politics Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Government and Politics Qualification type: Assessment There is no coursework. Unit 1 and 2 are examined in two separate 1 hour and 20 minute exams Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20150814 10:47:36 Updated 20150814 10:54:41
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Chesham Grammar School
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White Hill Town: Chesham
Title: GCE AS Level in Government and Politics Qualification: GCE AS Level in Government and Politics Classification: Social Sciences