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GCE A Level in Government and Politics

at Chesham Grammar School, Chesham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

Politics involves the study of what's going on in Britain and the USA today. The course focuses on the events which happen during the two years you are on the A level course, as well as looking at the major issues of the past twenty years. In all units the emphasis is on what is happening now. You must be interested in reading newspapers and watching TV current affairs programmes. In lessons you will get the opportunity to discuss the issues and express your point of view. AS Level (Unit 1: People and Politics & Unit 2: Governing the UK) Units 1 and 2 deal with how the UK is governed and how Britain is changing today. You will look at such questions as: ? The power of the Prime Minister - are they becoming more powerful? How has coalition government affected that power? ? The role of Parliament. Is it democratic and does it still matter? ? Should we abolish the House of Lords and the Monarchy? ? How do pressure groups such as Greenpeace operate? ? What are the differences between the main political parties? ? How does our electoral system work? Does it need changing? ? What is e-Democracy and how does it affect politics in the UK? A2 Level (Unit 3: Representative Processes in the USA & Unit 4: Governing the USA) Units 3 and 4 look at how the USA is governed. You will look at such questions as: ? How powerful is President Obama? ? How do Presidents get elected? Is the process too expensive? ? Do pressure groups have too much influence? ? How did Arnold Schwarzenegger become Go

What you need to get on

GCSE Grade 6 or above in History or grade 6 or above in English Literature (if not studied History at GCSE)

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

  • Chesham Grammar School

    White Hill, Chesham, HP5 1BA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Chesham

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