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A Level Government and Politics

at Calderstones School, Liverpool · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

In A level Government & Politics, you will learn about the political systems in the UK and USA, what powers are held by different bodies, organisations and individuals, and how people have a say in the government. Key topics you will cover in Year 1 include the ways that the government and the people communicate and evaluating how adequate our system of representative democracy and participation is; the role of the Prime Minister and how much power he holds as an individual; and developing a critical understanding of the role and effectiveness of key institutions in the UK. In Year 2, you will cover the American system, including the electoral system, the party system and the relationship between the Democrats and Republicans; the Constitution and analysing its effectiveness; and evaluating the role of the President and the capacity of recent Presidents to provide leadership. In addition, you will also study core and non-core political ideas. Core political concepts include Conservatism, Liberalism and Socialism. Students will also explore one Non-Core political concept from; Nationalism, Feminism, Ecologism, Anarchism or Multiculturalism Studying Politics will help you understand how the political systems in the UK and USA work at local and national levels. By the end of the course you will have a strong understanding of the decision making process in both countries, and will be able to critically evaluate their effectiveness and how this impacts on current affairs.

What you need to get on

A minimum of a grade C in English Language

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Liverpool

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