Unit 1: Government and Politics of the UK People, Politics and Participation: An introduction to the political world: Why do people vote? Who do they vote for? How do elections work? Why do people take part in political protests? Governing Modern Britain How is Britain governed? How are laws made? Who holds the real power in this country? (Delivered at Aldridge School). Unit 2: Government and Politics of the USA Politics of the USA This unit looks at how Politics in the USA is conducted. How is the President elected? What is the difference between a Primary and a Caucus? Why do Republicans and Democrats dominate? How much power do pressure groups in the USA wield? Government of the USA How is the USA governed? What is the difference between a senator and a governor? How much power does the president really have? What is the constitution? Unit 3: Political Ideas Students study 4 ideologies including the 3 core ideologies of liberalism, conservatism and socialism. They will also study one non-core ideology, Nationalism.
Course details
| Qualification name | GCE A Level in Politics |
|---|---|
| Qualification level | 3 |
| Awarding organisation | AQA Education |
| Learning method | Classroom based |
| Course hours | Full-time |
| Course start date | 3rd September 2024 |
| Cost description | 0 |
| Attendance pattern | Daytime |
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Grade 5 in either English and/or Grade 5 in one of the following; Citizenship, History, Geography, or RST.
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3 x 2 hour exams taken at the end of Year 13
| Name | Queen Mary's Grammar School |
|---|---|
| Address |
46 Sutton Road Walsall West Midlands WS1 2PG Find on Google maps |