OFQUAL Level 3

A2 Unit 4: Government and politics of the USA

WJEC GCE AS and A Level in Government and Politics provides a coherent course of study on contemporary political structures and issues, focusing on the governance in Wales and the UK, along with global political influences.

Qualification Details

OFQUAL ID 603/1987/2

Level Level 3

Total Credits

Guided Learning 180

Total Qual Time 250

Awarding Body WJEC-CBAC

Sector Politics

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Learning Objective

What You'll Learn

To enable the learner to articulate the foundational principles of American democracy and their manifestation in the US government system.
To enable the learner to differentiate the powers and responsibilities of the President and Congress within the framework of US governance.
To enable the learner to explain the historical context and contemporary relevance of the Bill of Rights in safeguarding individual liberties.
To enable the learner to critically assess the influence of media on political campaigns and election outcomes.
To enable the learner to interpret trends in voter turnout and analyse the factors that contribute to or detract from civic participation.
To enable the learner to evaluate the impact of political parties on voter behaviour and the broader political landscape of the USA.

Learning Outcomes

Assess the principles of democracy as established in the US.
Analyse voter behaviour and the impact of political parties.

Assessment Methods

Written Examination

Units & Credit Structure

Examination of the US government and political system, focusing on democracy, governance, and participation.