S5/6 Higher pupils will undertake the following units:
Democracy in Scotland and the UK
This unit investigates:
• The Role /Powers of PM and Cabinet
• The Role of the Legislature
• Pressure Groups
• The Influence of the Media on Decision Making
• Factors affecting Voting Behaviour
• Electoral Systems
Social Issues in the UK – Social Inequality
This unit investigates:
• Health Inequalities
• Tackling Health Inequalities
• Wealth Inequalities
• Individualist vs. Collectivist approach to tackling Inequalities
• Disadvantaged Groups in Society
• Tackling gender/race Inequalities
International Issues – World Power : The USA
This unit investigates:
• The people of the USA
• The Immigration Debate
• Social and Economic Inequalities
• Policies to tackle social and economic inequalities
• The US Political System
• Checks and Balances
• Participation and Representation in US Politics
• The USA and International Relations
Higher pupils will also complete an Assignment to be presented for a course award.
