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Higher Politics

Learn about Political Theory, various Political Systems, and UK Politics in Higher Politics through topics such as Democracy, Ideologies, and UK Political System. Assessments include Mini Exams, Higher Exam, and an Extended Essay. Engage with politics, media, and current affairs to succeed in the course.

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Higher Politics

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  1. Higher Politics An introduction

  2. Entry to Higher • Higher Pass in Social Subject • Higher English (H Politics is essay/ literacy based)

  3. What will I learn in Higher Politics? Three topics will be studied over the course of the year: • Political Theory (theories of governing) • Political Systems (types of government) • Political Parties and Elections (UK politics in recent years)

  4. Political Theory • Power, Authority, Legitimacy • Democracy- Direct Democracy vs Representative Democracy. • Two Political Ideologies • Conservatism • Theorists, for example: Burke, Disraeli • Key ideas, for example: human imperfection, tradition, security, authority, organic society, private property • Socialism • Theorists, for example: Marx, Lenin • Key ideas, for example: co-operation, collectivism, equality, class, common ownership

  5. Political Systems • The UK Political System • The political system of the United States of America

  6. Political Parties and Elections • A study of a British Political Party i.e. Thatcherism & New Labour. • Running a political campaign • Theories of Voting behaviour

  7. Course Assessments Mini exams • Measure of potential exam success • 20 mark essays/ source questions • Determine ability to complete prelim/ final exam

  8. Higher Exam (80 marks) Two separate papers QP 1 – Essay Paper 52 marks (47%) 1hr 45 mins Candidates answer 2 x 20 markers and 1 x 12 marker from a choice of two Qs per section QP 2 – Source Paper 28 marks (26%) 1hr 15 mins Source Questions 1 x 8 marker (two sources) 1 x 20 marker (up to 7 sources)

  9. The Assignment (30 marks) Each candidate will independently produce an extended essay The title can be based on any topic in the Higher course It should be one which involves argument and debate A first and revised second draft will be submitted to your teacher The extended essay will be completed under exam conditions in 1.5 hours One A4 sheet plan will be permitted the extended essay is worth 30 out of a total 90 marks – a chance to boost your grade Externally marked

  10. What do I need to do? 100% attendance - without this nothing else matters Take responsibility for HW, essays, revision, assignment deadlines Be organised Engage with politics, current affairs & media Buy some things you will need; ringbinder(s), highlighters, a memory stick/ access to a printer

  11. What can I expect from Higher Politics? Most class work will be note-taking since you need a lot of information for revision Revision booklets and past papers will be provided for revision Supported study and extra help Debate & discussion Departmental Blogs with all PowerPoints, essay plans etc

  12. Be a political animal! You will not cope with this course (or find it interesting) if you are not engaging with politics in your own life All educated people are politically aware

  13. What can I do? • Register to vote • You must start watching the News and/ or reading a newspaper • BBC/ C4/ ITV News • A broadsheet newspaper is best i.e. The Guardian, The Telegraph • Twitter – follow political accounts i.e. • The PM/ FM/ POTUS • Your MP/MSP/ councillors • Politics accounts i.e. @politicshigher, @simplepolitics

  14. What can I do? Watch important programmes on TV; • BBC Question Time, Thursdays 22:45 or iPlayer • Daily Politics & Sunday Politics, iPlayer • This Week, Thursday 23:45 or iPlayer • Topical documentaries i.e. Panorama, Tonight programme Talk about politics! Who do your parents vote for? Why do some people not vote? What are people annoyed about/ happy with?

  15. Identify the current famous faces from UK politics

  16. Identify the famous faces from UK politics in the past

  17. UK Party Profiles Create a profile of each of the UK’s main political parties. Include; • Date party was founded • Current leader & info about them • Main views/ policies • 2015 election results/ no of MPs

  18. Example: The Conservative Party Main views/ policies Centre- right Belief in free market Pro austerity (cuts to reduce spending) 2015 election results/ no of MPs: 330 of 650 MPs (majority government) 31 MSPs of 129 Date party was founded: 1835 Current leader & info about them: Theresa May (until the 7th of June) Age 60 Attended a grammar school in Oxford Studied Geography at Oxford University Former Home Secretary Likes fancy shoes

  19. The Political Spectrum You might have heard of someone as being ‘left wing’ or ‘right wing’ What does that actually mean? Basically, all political parties in the world can be placed on a spectrum or scale which shows us their views Left wing Right Wing Centre

  20. Left Wing Ideas Right Wing Ideas Poor people need to work harder/ strive for success – minimal government help Nationality important – prioritise home nation citizens Tough on law & order – punish crime harshly Free market – private companies undercut each other to become wealthy Prioritise military spending – armed forces, nuclear weapons Reduce immigration • Poor people need help – government should provide help • Globalisation – people are citizens of the world, nationality less important • Rehabilitate criminals – provide help and support rather than punishment • Nationalise industry – run gas, electricity for the people , not for private profit • Prioritise social spending – NHS, education, housing • Encourage immigration & free movement

  21. Task: Left Wing orRight Wing?You will see some quotes, some based on actual statements of UK politicians & peopleDecide if it represents a LEFT WING or RIGHT WING view….

  22. Left wing Right wing Right wing • ‘It is an absolute disgrace that in this day and age, people are having to resort to food banks to help feed and clothe their families’ • ‘British born people should get priority for jobs and housing’ • ‘Bring back the death penalty!’ • ‘It is our responsibility to help Syrian refugees and migrants flee war and persecution and give them somewhere safe to live’ • ‘Most poor people waste their money on cigarettes and alcohol, big TVs and big dogs – these are luxuries’ • People with drug addictions don’t deserve any help or money from the government’ • Committing crime or exhibiting antisocial behaviour is often a cry for help – we should help not punish’ • We should not spend money on nuclear weapons when people are starving and homeless on our streets’ Left wing Right wing Right wing Left wing Left wing

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