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Bridging the Gap
This work will not be submitted but will provide a good foundation of knowledge that will give you a positive start with your course.
Prior Knowledge
Prior Knowledge
Watch the following podcasts and YouTube channels to build on your prior knowledge of Government and Politics.
The UK Parliament’s YouTube channel offers a good section explaining the workings of Parliament as well as regular updates on important votes and debates taking place.
Provides good quality, short updates on key political events occurring in the UK each week.
https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510310/npr-politics-podcast?t=1656575581420
National Public Radio (USA) provides a good weekly update on events taking place in American Politics.
Further Reading
Further Reading
Government _ Politics.pdfClick the icons to visit the highlighted reading material.
Transition Work
This work is to be completed before starting your course. The work will be set on Taster Day and due in during the first full week of College. This work will be assessed alongside subject assessments and Attitude to Learning.
Task Overview
Task Overview
Task 1; research and complete the key concepts below by creating a table with the term and the definition. This is not a copy and paste exercise, you need to show that you have understood what these concepts are. Please ensure that you have a paper copy of the table ready for checking at the start of September.
Democracy
Direct democracy
Representative democracy
Constitution
Parliamentary sovereignty
The rule of law
The franchise
Political Participation
(Written) Codified Constitution
(Un-written) Un-codified Constitution
Unitary State
Federal State
Parliamentary Sovereignty
Judicial Independence
Task 2; create a short report (1 page of A4) on a current political issue that interests you.
For example: The war in Ukraine, Extinction Rebellion, tuition fees, the cost of living crisis, immigration, the environment.
Please ensure that you have a paper copy of your report ready for handing in at the start of September.
i) What is this issue about?
ii) What are the different political views,
iii) What do you think and why?
Work to be Submitted
Work to be Submitted
Please complete both task 1 and Task 2.
Preparation for September
Find below the guidance on what will be required from September for your subjects. Subject textbooks are listed in priority order. Please see guidance before purchasing any textbooks.
Folders & Organisation
Folders & Organisation
Ensure that you have a good system of filing and maintaining your notes in place before you start the course.
Your folder should have;
File dividers for the different topics you will cover
Polly pockets for safely storing resources and assessments
Your folders will be checked termly to ensure consistency, you will appreciate an organised folder when you come to revise at the end of the course!
Subject Textbooks
Subject Textbooks
Pearson Edexcel A Level Politics 2nd edition: UK Government and Politics, Political Ideas and US Government and Politics
John, Jefferies, Sarra Jenkins and David Tuck
ISBN; 978-1398369160
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