A Level Government and Politics

Subjects covered AS Subject Content Unit 1: People and Politics. In this unit you will discover how people in the UK are linked to the government, through the themes of democracy and political participation, party politics and idea and pressure groups. Unit 2: Governing the UK. This unit focuses on the main institutions of the UK government such as Parliament, the Prime Minster and Cabinet. A2 Subject content Unit 3: UK Political Issues. In this unit you will look at key political issues in the UK. Unit 4: European Political Issues. In this unit you will look at the political issues that have arisen as a result of the process of European integration, and the impact of the EU on the UK. Assessment Pattern AS Units Unit 1: People and Politics. Examination: 1 hour 20 minutes – you will answer two questions out of a choice of four. Unit 2: Governing the UK. Examination: 1 hour 20 minutes – you will complete one structured question out of a choice of two and one extended question out of a choice of two. A2 Units Unit 3: UK political issues. Examination: 1 hour 30 minutes -You will answer three short questions and one essay. Unit 4: European Political issues. Examination 1 hour 30 minutes–you will answer three short questions and one essay. All examinations take place in the summer. Resources required Students will need to purchase a textbook for both AS and A2.