Politics dominates our lives. From decisions about whether to go to war to decisions about university fees, politicians make choices that impact us as individuals and as a society. This course enables students to understand how and why these decisions are made and what role different people play in that process. What will I learn? People and Politics Considers how democratic the UK is and what role ordinary people play in politics. Topics include types of democracy, elections, pressure groups, political parties and ideologies. Governing the UK Looks at how the UK is governed by different groups and institutions. Topics include the Constitution, the Prime Minister, the role of Parliament and the court system. Representative Processes in the USA Examines America's claim to be the greatest democracy on earth. Topics include the influence of lobbying groups and money and racial and ethnic politics. Governing the USA Considers how effectively American government works. Topics include the US Constitution, the Presidency, Congress and the Supreme Court.
Name: Government & Politics Qualification title: GCE AS level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20160321 15:48:40 Updated 20161118 13:26:15
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South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College
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