Government & Politics
SPECIFIC AIMS OF THE DEPARTMENT
- Our lives are affected at every level by political decisions, whether we are aware of this or not.
- By studying GCE Government and Politics you will gain an understanding of local, national and international political systems.
- You will learn about rights and responsibilities, gain an understanding of the factors that affect political decisions and how political ideas influence world events.
EXAM BOARD
CCEA
OVERVIEW OF KEY STAGE 5 CURRICULUM
https://ccea.org.uk/post-16/gce/subjects/gce-government-and-politics-2016
Overview
AS 1: The Government and Politics of Northern Ireland
External written examination with one source and four questions
1 hour 15 minutes 40% of AS 16% of A level
AS 2: The British Political Process
External written examination with five questions
1 hour 45 minutes 60% of AS 24% of A level
A2 1: Option A: A Comparative Study of the Government and Politics of the United States of America and the United Kingdom
External written examination with one source and six questions 2 hours 15 minutes 35% of A level
A2 2: Option A: Political Power External written examination with one source and five questions
1 hour 30 minutes 25% of A level Government and Politics
