Any special requirements? The course involves a great deal of reading, note-taking and essay writing so you must feel confident in these skills. An enquiring mind and a determination to work hard are essential, as is an interest in current affairs in order to appreciate the broad impact of politics. What will I study? AS - Unit 1; People, Politics and Participation; Elections and Voting Behaviour, Political Participation and Pressure Groups. Unit 2; Governing Modern Britain; The Institutions of Government, the British Constitution, the Houses of Parliament, the Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Supreme Court. A2 - Unit 3; The Politics of the USA; Primaries, Caucuses and General Elections, Voting Behaviour and Pressure Groups and PACs. Unit 4; The Government of the USA; The American Constitution and the Federal System of Government, The President and Federal Bureaucracy and Congress. How will I be assessed? We follow the AQA Specification and there is no coursework element, you will be required to take 2 exams at AS and 2 exams at A2. Students sit exams in June and each exam is worth 25% of your final A-Level Grade.
Name: Government & Politics Qualification title: GCE A level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20160421 14:37:57 Updated 20161021 09:25:00
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St Christopher's C of E High School - Sixth Form
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