Government & Politics Curriculum Plan

Year 12

Term

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Topic title

Democracy in the UK and Voting

Core Political ideas

UK Government and the Constitution

UK Government: Functions of Parliament

Non-Core Political ideas - Multiculturalism

Revision.

Knowledge & Skills

·       Develop a wide understanding of the role of political parties in the UK

·       Appreciate the broad range of political ideas across a variety of areas of society

·       Understand and debate UK democracy functionality

·       Understand the UK constitution and the rule of law

·       The ability to present a well-reasoned and evidenced argument

·       To engage with political sources and analyse different political thinkers

Homework

Students will complete a regular exam questions from past papers

 

Year 13

Term

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Topic title

The US constitution and elections

The role of the President: USA

The US Supreme Court and Congress

Revision

Revision

Revision.

Knowledge & Skills

·       Develop a wide understanding of the role of political parties in the UK

·       Appreciate the broad range of political ideas across a variety of areas of society

·       Understand and debate UK democracy functionality

·       Understand the UK constitution and the rule of law

·       The ability to present a well-reasoned and evidenced argument

·       To engage with political sources and analyse different political thinkers

Homework

Students will complete a regular exam questions from past papers