Government and Politics

16 Oct

Written By SF Digital

Aims

To develop knowledge and understanding about political power, parties and systems
To understand how government works in various countries
To compare systems of government across the globe
To understand how power is used in contemporary society

Staff

Mrs McDowell
Mr Craig
Mr Dickey
Mr McClelland

GCSE

Pupils will study CCEA Government and Politics.

Pupils complete an exam at the end of Year 11, worth 50% of the overall mark.

Unit 1: Democracy in action
• Dictatorship and democracy
• Parliament and Stormont
• Elections and voting
• The Media
• Pressure Groups
• Political Parties

Pupils also complete an exam at the end of Year 12, worth 50%.

Unit 2: International politics in action
• Conflict and co-operation between nations
• Conflict and terrorism
• United Nations and NATO
• Northern Ireland: The Troubles and their aftermath
• Migration and human trafficking

Post 16

Government and Politics - CCEA

Pupils complete two exams at the end of Year 13 worth 40% of the overall mark. At the end of Year 14, pupils complete two exams, worth 60% of the overall mark.

AS Module 1: The Government and Politics of Northern Ireland
· N. Ireland government institutions
· N. Ireland Political Parties
AS Module 2: The British Political Process
·        The UK Executive
·        The UK Legislature
·        Pressure Groups
A2 Module 1: Comparative Government UK/USA
·        The US Executive
·        The US Legislature
·        US Pressure Groups
·        Comparative government
A2 Module 2: Political Power
· Factors involved in the exercise of Political Power
· Theories of Political Power

Skills Developed

Research, analysis and critical awareness
Developing, constructing and defending an argument
Working independently and self-management
Debate
Handling information
Communication and presentation
Working with others to achieve common goals
Ability to understand complex concepts
IT

Careers

Marketing
Civil Service
Journalism
Law
Media
Sales
Management (Public and Private Sector)
Banking
Entertainment and Leisure
Diplomatic Service
Transport Management
Public Relations and Communications
Housing
Armed Services
Social Work
Political and Charitable Organizations
Teaching in School, FE and HE

SF Digital

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