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Citizenship Studies
AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies
Politics and Participation
AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies · 8100 · 3.4
Politics and Participation
Paper 1
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Understand the nature of political power in the UK and the core concepts relating to democracy and government.
Analyze how government operates at its various levels within the UK and how key decisions are made.
Explain how the UK parliament works and carries out its constitutional functions.
Evaluate the role of political parties and the UK election system.
Compare how other countries govern themselves with the UK system.
Assess how citizens can actively bring about political change.
3.4.1
Political Power and Control in the UK
Forms of Democracy
Democratic Values
Institutions of the British Constitution
The Uncodified British Constitution
3.4.2
Local and Devolved Government Powers
Elected Local Government
Regional and Devolved Government
Organization of Powers
Standing for Election
Voting in Elections
Public Taxes
Budgeting and Risk Management
Welfare, Health, and Education Provision
3.4.3
Locus of Political Power
First Past the Post System
Alternative Voting Systems
Branches of Government and Monarchy
Major Political Parties
Parliamentary Functions
Role of Members of Parliament
Ceremonial and Parliamentary Roles
The Legislative Process
Formation of Government
Prime Minister and Cabinet
Government Administration
3.4.4
Comparative Governance Systems
Democratic vs Non-Democratic Systems
3.4.5
Bringing About Political Change
Contributing to Parliamentary Democracy
Digital Democracy
Citizen Actions for Change
Roles of Institutions and Groups
3.4.6
Citizenship Skills and Methods
Application of Citizenship Skills
Practise with past papers
Key terms & definitions
