Overview
Students cover UK politics and begin to study political ideologies.
Course Content
Autumn Term
Democracy and participation, political parties, electoral systems and voting behaviour.
Spring Term
UK constitution, PM and Cabinet, Parliament and relationship between institutions.
Summer Term
Conservatism and Liberalism.
Homework
Essay questions, essay plans, research and reading.
Assessment
Regular essay questions as continuous assessment and formal assessment at the end of year 12.
Useful Links and Information
http://tutor2u.net/politics.html
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/