Government & Politics is about ... • how power is used in a democracy; • how the political systems of the UK and USA work; • how citizens can influence those who hold political power.
Name: Government and Politics A Level Qualification title: GCE A Level in Government and Politics Qualification type: Assessment The A Level Government and Politics course consists of separate units. a) UK Politics Introduces students to the study of politics by looking at the central ideas of citizenship and democracy in the British context. Students will look at: • The relationship between elections and democracy. • The role played by pressure groups and the media in the UK • The nature of the UK constitution • The role of Parliament • The powers of the Prime Minister and Executive • Core political ideas and ideologies b) American Politics Introduces and examines the representative processes of the US political system and compares this to the British political experience. Students will look at: • US elections and voting behaviour • US political parties and participation • US pressure groups • US constitution and federalism • The role of the Supreme Court • Core political ideas and ideologies Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20151130 12:44:32 Updated 20161118 13:14:19
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Title: GCE A Level in Government and Politics Qualification: GCE A Level in Government and Politics Classification: Social Sciences