Government & Politics
Year 12 overview for Politics
Overview Autumn Term:
Electoral Systems
The role of elections in a Democracy
The nature of representation
Participation and Voting Behaviour
The nature of participation in the political process
Pressure Groups and Protest Movements
Overview Spring Term:
The British Constitution
The judiciary and its relationship to other ‘powers’ of government
The role of parliament in the political system
Parliament and government relationships
Overview Summer Term:
Relations within the core executive
The prime minister and the cabinet system
Policy making and implementation
Introduction to US Politics
Assessments:
External see above
End of Unit Tests Half Termly
2 sets of Mock Exams
Homework:
Prechewed Politics Info Videos weekly
Regular articles to review
Weekly memorisation of cases, statutes and examples.
Events and Trips:
Parliament and Supreme Court
Other resources:
Websites:
https://www.prechewedpolitics.co.uk/
Books, Articles and other Resources:
Politics Review available in the LRC
Educational Visits: e.g. museums, galleries, places of interest etc.
You can visit Parliament any time without booking and sit in the public gallery for free.
Year 13 overview for Politics
Overview Autumn Term:
The Electoral Process and Direct Democracy
Voting Behaviour
Pressure Groups
Overview Spring Term:
The Constitutional Framework of US Government
The Legislative Branch of Government: US Congress
The Executive Branch of Government
Overview Summer Term:
The Judicial Branch of Government: The Supreme Court
Revision
Assessments:
External see above
End of Unit Tests Half Termly
2 sets of Mock Exams
Homework:
Regular articles to review
Weekly memorisation of cases, statutes and examples.
Events and Trips:
US Politics Conference @ British Library
Other resources:
Websites:
https://www.prechewedpolitics.co.uk/
Books, Articles and other Resources:
Politics Review available in the LRC
Educational Visits: e.g. museums, galleries, places of interest etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJw7hB6l43Q
