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AS Level Politics

Module 1

The Inter-relationships of the UK Executive, Legislature and Judiciary
35% of AS
17.5% of A2

1 hour written exam in January.

 3 questions:
a)short 9 mark question
b) One longer 10 mark question looking for one side of an argument.
c) One 16 mark essay question looking for both sides of an argument.

Module 2

Political Behaviour
35% of AS
17.5% of A2

1 hour written exam in May/June.

 One two part essay question on Pressure Group Activity
a) One essay question worth 18 marks
b) One essay question worth 17 marks

Module 3

The Government and Politics of Northern Ireland
30% of AS
15% of A2
1 hour written exam, based on sources, in May/June.
 a) One 10 mark question based on a single source and own knowledge
b) one 14 mark question based on a single source and own knowledge.

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A2 Level

Module 4

The Government and Politics of the Republic of Ireland
12% of A2


1 hour written exam in January

 One two part question on the Irish Constitution.
a) One10 mark question
b) One 20 mark essay question (both sides of an argument)

Module 5

The Government and Politics of the UK and the Republic of Ireland (Comparative)

18% of A2



1 hour 30 minute written exam in May/June

 4 source based questions
a) 6 mark question using one source and one political system
b) 7 mark question using one source which refers to one system
c) 12 mark question referring to two sources and both political systems
d) 15 mark question referring to two sources and both political systems
(ALL QUESTIONS REQUIRE REFERENCE TO ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU HAVE STUDIED)

Module 6

Political Power
20% of A2

1 hour written exam in May/June

 One 30 mark essay question from a choice of two essays on either: Theories of Power, Limitations of Power or Concepts of Power.

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Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout each module which is taught. The type of homework given will relate to the nature of formal assessment and therefore will include source based questions, short questions and extended writing. Other homework tasks will include note taking, watching the news, reading and research. Opportunities will be provided for group work, class discussion and group presentations using Power-point. A great deal of emphasis is placed on the need for each student to keep up-to-date with political developments which relate to the content of each module being studied.

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