Government and Politics of the UK
The nature and sources of the British Constitution, The Structure and Role of Parliament, The Prime Minister and cabinet, The Judiciary, Devolution, democracy and participation, elections and referendums, Political parties, Pressure groups, The European Union. Questions and answers through in class discussions and debates, monitoring of classwork, in class presentations and regular practice exam questions, including essays, extract analysis and focused analytical questions.
Government of the USA and Comparison Politics
The constitutional framework of US Government, comparison of constitutional arrangements, the judicial branch of government, comparison of judiciaries, democracy and participation, elections and referendums, political parties and a comparison of these issues. Questions and answers through in class discussions and debates, monitoring of classwork, in class presentations and regular practice exam questions, including essays, extract analysis and focused analytical questions.