Requirement to begin study:
GCSE grade 6 in English Language and Literature. Grade 6 in History or Geography
Exam Board Edexcel
This subject has no coursework and is tested by three 2-hour GCE exams that are 100% essay based.
(Year 12)
Paper 1 topics: Democracy, Political parties, Electoral systems, Voting Behavior.
Ideas: Conservatism, Liberalism, Socialism.
Paper 2 topics: Parliament, The Prime minister,
(Year 13)
Paper 2 continued: The Constitution, Relationship between branches (Judiciary)
Ideas: Feminism
Paper 3 A (USA): Congress, Democracy in USA, Presidency, Supreme Court
Comparative between UK and USA
Classroom time: Five hours a week, homework between 4-5 hours a week
Text book provided: Pearson Edexcel A Level Politics 2nd edition: UK Government and Politics, Political Ideas and US Government and Politics Paperback – 31 Mar. 2023
