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Government and PoliticsExam Board:EDEXCELWhy study GOVERNMENT & POLITICS?This will be a totally new subject for those who choose it. Students should considerGovernment and Politics if they have an interest in the world about them and wish tostudy a subject that affects all aspects of their everyday life.Which other subjects complement it?Government and Politics would be an ideal accompaniment to a study of History,English, Economics and Business Studies courses. The government of the UnitedKingdom is studied at AS level and the A2 course focuses on the structure andinstitutions of government in the United States of America. This course appeals to thestudent who wants to explore political, social and economic change.How might this subject be useful in the future?Students can go on to study the subject at most leading universities or take upemployment. Politics can be a useful choice for a wide range of careers becausestudents will use a variety of transferable skills as they study the different political ideasand systems. The subject develops proficiency in written communication, analysis andevaluation; these skills are in great demand, and are recognised by employers,universities and colleges as being of great value.ASUnit 1Unit 2A2Unit 3Unit 4People And Politics (50% Of As / 25% Of A2 -Written Paper: 1hr 20mins)Governing The United Kingdom (50% Of As / 25% Of A2 -Written Paper: 1hr20mins)Representative Processes in The United States Of America (50% Of A2course - written paper 1hr 30mins)Governing The United States Of America (50% Of A2 Course -Written Paper1hr 30mins)Subject specific GCSE requirementsAs Government and Politics will be a new subject for all students, you will need a Bgrade or above in English.17