Revised specifications for government and politics advanced level.
Four modules over 2 years
(All exams externally assessed – no coursework)
AS 1
The Government and politics of N.Ireland
- The arrangements for the government of Northern Ireland since 1994.
- The strategies and policies of the main N.I political parties.
- The changes in electoral support for main parties.
- The political effects of the different electoral systems in Northern Ireland.
A.S.2 – The British Political Process
Focus on how Britain is governed
- The executive – Prime minister and cabinet
-The legislature – House of Commons, House of lords
-Judiciary – The Supreme Court
-Policies and ideologies of the main British political
Groups
-The role of cabinet, ministers, MPs, committees
-The impact of the European Union.
YEAR 14 - year of study includes a visit to stormont to tour and meet M.L.As.
A21 – Comparative government
The United States of America and the United Kingdom.
- The study of the U.S constitution including the various articles and amendments.
-The constitution and democracy, human rights, relevance.
- Comparison of U.S / U.K executive and legislatures.
-Presidential power vs Prime Ministers powers
- Congressional power vs parliamentary power.
A2 - 2
Political Power
-Assessing the nature of power in Western societyfrom the following perspectives.
- Marxist
- Pluralist
- Elitist
- Feminist
- Understanding of other major concepts in the study of political power including legitimacy, coercion and stability.
- The political significance of social and economic divisions in society including ethnicity, race, gender, religion, nationality and class.
Includes a 3 day trip to London to visit Westminster as well as other tourist attractions.
Revised specifications for government and politics advanced level.
Four modules over 2 years
(All exams externally assessed – no coursework)
AS 1
The Government and politics of N.Ireland
- The arrangements for the government of Northern Ireland since 1994.
- The strategies and policies of the main N.I political parties.
- The changes in electoral support for main parties.
- The political effects of the different electoral systems in Northern Ireland.
A.S.2 – The British Political Process
Focus on how Britain is governed
- The executive – Prime minister and cabinet
-The legislature – House of Commons, House of lords
-Judiciary – The Supreme Court
-Policies and ideologies of the main British political
Groups
-The role of cabinet, ministers, MPs, committees
-The impact of the European Union.
YEAR 14 - year of study includes a visit to stormont to tour and meet M.L.As.
A21 – Comparative government
The United States of America and the United Kingdom.
- The study of the U.S constitution including the various articles and amendments.
-The constitution and democracy, human rights, relevance.
- Comparison of U.S / U.K executive and legislatures.
-Presidential power vs Prime Ministers powers
- Congressional power vs parliamentary power.
A2 - 2
Political Power
-Assessing the nature of power in Western societyfrom the following perspectives.
- Marxist
- Pluralist
- Elitist
- Feminist
- Understanding of other major concepts in the study of political power including legitimacy, coercion and stability.
- The political significance of social and economic divisions in society including ethnicity, race, gender, religion, nationality and class.
Includes a 3 day trip to London to visit Westminster as well as other tourist attractions.