Government and Politics - Year 12

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/

http://www.economist.com/world/britain

http://www.newstatesman.com/

http://www.spectator.co.uk/