Government and Politics

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