SPECIFICATION A Level Edexcel Government and Politics 9GP01 CONTENT AND ASSESSMENT Unit 3: Representative processes in the USA - Elections and Voting - Political Parties - Pressure Groups - Racial and Ethnic Politics Unit 4: Governing the USA - The constitution - Congress - Presidentiary - Supreme Court Politics A Level is assessed through 4 examinations, each representing 25% of the course. Each paper lasts for 2 hours and requires essay writing skills for Units 1 and 3, as well as responding to political sources in Units 2 and 4. METHODS OF STUDY Politics is a highly relevant guide to the students' country, their role in it and the part they can play in its future. Studying Politics will allow them, to explore their own ideas and reach conclusions. We will teach students how to think, rather than tell students what to think and, where possible, classes will take the form of seminar style discussions to which they will be expected to contribute. To do this effectively, students will need to learn how to analyse and evaluate, and how to construct clear and rational arguments to defend their point of view. They will develop many analytical and practical skills including the ability to conduct research, oral and written communication and IT, all of which are invaluable in today's employment market. Students will be given regular opportunities to develop their essay writing skills in preparation for the final examinations. They will also practise marking and planning answers to ensure they are aware of the exam requirements. SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE COURSE Students will have the opportunity to participate in an overseas visit to America, staying in Washington DC, New York and Philadelphia, as well as a trip to Parliament in London. Lecture trips to Manchester University are also a part of the course, as is the weekly Debate Club.
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