A Level Politics

Kings Ely sixth form

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A Level Politics

Politics is how we can manage the conflicts and disagreements that arise through differing group interests.

 

Politics is about scrutinising our democracy and system of government as well as studying the ideologies behind the rhetoric of those who claim to, or want to, represent us.

Whether we like it or not politics is unavoidable: no matter our age, the government of the day is making policies that will affect us both in the short-term and long-term.

At King’s Ely we hope to develop students’ knowledge of current political affairs whilst exploring the dynamic nature of political parties and their ideologies.

The course aims to develop the research and communication skills needed to make coherent arguments and reach balanced conclusions.

Prerequisite

Obviously, you will not enjoy the course unless you have a genuine interest in politics, current affairs and the world around you.

Students are expected to have a minimum grade 6 from one or more of the following GCSE subjects:

  • History
  • Geography
  • Religious Studies
  • English Language
  • English Literature or other humanities based subjects
Topic Overview

 

UK Politics
  • Democracy and Participation, Political Parties, Electoral Systems, Voting behaviour
  • Conservatism, Liberalism and Socialism

UK Government
  • The Constitution, parliament, Prime Minister and executive, interlinking relationships.
  • Either Feminism, Ecologism, Nationalism, Anarchism or Multiculturalism

Comparative Politics-Global Issues
  • Sovereignty, globalisation and governance
  • Global power and global development
  • The EU and regionalism
  • Global comparative theories
Topic Overview

 

UK Politics
  • 2 hour written examination
  • 84 marks
  • 33.33 %
UK Government
  • 2 hour written examination
  • 84 marks
  • 33.33 %
Comparative Politics-Global Issues
  • 2 hour written examination
  • 84 marks
  • 33.33 %

 

 

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