Government and Politics

Head of Department: Mr.B.Waring

Members of Department:

Mr.C.Leathley

Mr.S.Gamble

Mr.C.Woods

The aims of the Government and Politics Department at R.B.A.I. are :

To develop in pupils an understanding of various political perspectives.
To empower pupils to become thinking citizens of the twenty first century by learning to defend their views in class while listening and responding to opposing ideas.
To encourage pupils to acquire knowledge and understanding of authority and power within the political systems of Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the USA in particular.
To encourage pupils to become actively involved in the political process.
To produce consistently excellent academic results.

Key Stage 5

Pupils study CCEA ‘A’ Level Government and Politics consisting of four modules covered across a two year period.

The subject is chosen by approximately twenty pupils each year at ‘A.S.’ Level.

Government and Politics

Lower Sixth (A.S.) :

Module 1 : The Government and Politics of Northern Ireland

Module 2 : The British Political Process

Upper Sixth (A Level) :

Module 1 : Comparative Government – The U.S.A. and Great Britain

Module 2 : Political Power