Welcome to A-level Government and politics

Studying this subject will provide you with a critical awareness of the nature of politics and the relationship between political ideas, institutions and processes. You will acquire knowledge and understanding of the structures of authority and power within the political system of the UK and of other countries.

What will I study?

• How laws are made and the different types of law

• How the UK Government operates

• The High Court & Judiciary

• Rights and responsibilities of the citizens of the UK

• Party Politics & the different ideologies of different parties.

• British political traditions

Where will this subject take me?

An A Level in Government and Politics provides an excellent background for careers in law, journalism, the caring professions, teaching, and a range of management and business areas. Example degree courses, which generally require or accept politics A Level include: Politics, Economics, Journalism, Law, International Relations, History, and Social Policy.

Assessment in Government & Politics

Assessment overview 3 sections:

1. Paper One:

• Section A: Students will answer 2 30 mark questions. One will be source based and the other will require own knowledge only.

• Section B: Students will answer a 24 mark question.

2. Paper Two:

• Section A - One 12-mark question.

• Section B - One compulsory 12-mark question.

• Section C - Two 30-mark questions from a choice of three