Explore the political system of the UK and the origins of its elements in this free online political science course. This political science course explains how the United Kingdom's (UK) government is made up of structures, institutions and procedures that influence governance and decision-making. The UK is technically a constitutional monarchy but functions as a parliamentary democracy run by elected officials.
| Course Category | Education |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Outline basic principles of government and politics • Identify the structure of the UK government, including its institutions and branches • Discuss the historical development and significance of Parliament in the UK • Describe the legislative process in the UK • Define the role and responsibilities of the Prime Minister, Cabinet and its committees • Explain the influence of devolution of power on UK politics • Discuss the different theories of government and politics and apply them to the UK • State the nature and theoretical aspects of the unwritten British constitution • Describe the establishment and functions of the UK Supreme Court and its role in the judicial system |
| Course Code | 6185 |
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