Unit 1: People and Politics This unit introduces students to the key channels of communication between government and the people. It encourages them to evaluate the adequacy of existing arrangements for ensuring representative democracy and participation. Topic areas: Democracy and Political Participation Party Policies and Ideas Elections Pressure Groups Unit 2: Governing the UK This unit introduces students to the major governmental processes within the UK. It encourages them to develop a critical understanding of the role and effectiveness of key institutions, and of the relationship amongst them in the context of multi-level governance. Topic areas: The Constitution Parliament The Prime Minister and Cabinet Judges and Civil Liberties For A2 Level, students can choose between Studying Political ideologies or the UK Political system. Assessment All four units are assessed by written examination. For AS, the papers for Units 1 and 2 each last for 1 hour 20 minutes. For A2, the papers for Units 3 and 4 each last for 1 hour 30 minutes.
Name: Government & Politics Qualification title: GCE AS level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20160205 11:53:26 Updated 20161019 12:49:52
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Kenilworth School and Sports College
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Leyes Lane Town: Kenilworth