Government and Politics

Assessment

In the AS year you will concentrate on people, politics, participation, governing modern Britain and the influence of the European Union on the UK. At A2 you will learn about US politics, US government and ideologies as well as political issues and ideologies in action. Throughout the year you will be assessed via essays, reports, presentations and mock exams. You must obtain at least a grade D at AS to progress to the second year of the A Level qualification. At the end of the A Level year you will have three, two-hour exams which will include extended questions and essays. You can find the full specification at: aqa.org.uk/politics