GCSE Citizenship Studies — Government and the British Constitution

Led by A.V. Dicey Simulacrum

The third module of the OCR GCSE Citizenship Studies course — national, local and devolved government, and the British constitution. Hosted by A.V. Dicey Simulacrum.

1. Module 1

   National, Local, Regional and Devolved Government

   Led by A.V. Dicey Simulacrum

   The question

   How governments are formed (majority, coalition), the roles of PM, Cabinet and ministers, local government, devolution to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and the arguments for further decentralisation of power.

   Outcome

   The student can explain how government is formed and evaluate the arguments for devolution. (Government structure)

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 1.1 National, Local, Regional and Devolved Government Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   Begin the course → Print certificate of completion
2. Module 2

   The British Constitution

   Led by A.V. Dicey Simulacrum

   The question

   The separation of executive, legislature, judiciary and Monarchy, how Parliament scrutinises government, the bicameral system (Commons and Lords), the law-making process from bill to Act, the civil service, police, and the tensions within the uncodified constitution.

   Outcome

   The student can trace the law-making process and evaluate tensions within the constitution. (Constitutional mechanics)

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 2.2 The British Constitution Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   Open this module → Print certificate of completion