A-Levels: Government & Politics

A Level

In Grays

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Grays

  • Duration

    2 Years

Year 1 (AS). How Politics work - what political parties are and why they believe what they believe; why people vote the way they do and what their vote means; how pressure groups seek to change the world. British Government and its recent changes '" what the Prime Minister and the Cabinet actually do; whether the Prime Minister has too much power; which rules limit government action; what.

Important information

Government funding available

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Location

Start date

Grays (Essex)
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Palmer'S College Chadwell Road Grays Essex Rm17 5td, RM17 5TD

Start date

On request

About this course

An interest in current affairs, a willingness to discuss contemporary or controversial issues and the ability to work with detailed written work.

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Course programme



Why study Government & Politics?

The AS course explores how Politics work by using the UK as an example. You will discover a range of political beliefs that may challenge or support your own ideas. You will learn the variety of ways of participating and which groups suit your beliefs. The A2 course compares the UK to the USA. You will learn how American political philosophy is different and how this leads to a new style of government. There is plenty of scope for lively debate in class; trips to Parliament to meet MPs and Lords; and a trip to Washington DC and New York.

What do I study?
Year 1 (AS)
How Politics work - what political parties are and why they believe what they believe; why people vote the way they do and what their vote means; how pressure groups seek to change the world. British Government and its recent changes - what the Prime Minister and the Cabinet actually do; whether the Prime Minister has too much power; which rules limit government action; what rights people have; whether Parliament is performing its functions well enough; whether the government system needs changing; what devolution is and if it was a good idea; what the EU is and whether Britain should be involved.
Year 2 (A2)
Representation in the USA - the range of people who are elected to do jobs in the US and how these elections work; American political parties and their pragmatic beliefs; how candidates are chosen in American elections; how to generate success in American politics; American political philosophy and values; the influence of pressure groups on American politics. The American Government - the differences between Presidents and Prime Ministers; how Congress works compared to Parliament; the role of The Supreme Court contrasted to the Law Lords; the Federal structure of America; checking and balancing American Government power.

Where does Government & Politics take me?
Politics is useful for a wide range of careers, including: Journalism; the Police; Social Services; the Civil or Diplomatic Services; Political Office; and various opportunities in Parliament and Europe. It is valued for Law and History degrees, or feeds directly to University courses in Politics, European Studies, American Studies or International Relations.

A-Levels: Government & Politics

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