Higher Modern Studies

Module 5.1 – Decision-making in Central Government

Pressure groups. The role of the MP Role of the Cabinet Minister. Role of the PM Opposition/control of Government. Monarchy and Reforms. House of Lords. Civil Service

Module 5.2 – Health Care in a Democratic Society Part 1

Origins of the NHS. Conservative health policies 1979-97. New Labour and changes to the NHS. Private health care

Module 5.3 – Health Care in a Democratic Society Part 2

Inequalities in health care. The elderly. Politics of health.

Module 5.4 – Ethnic Minorities in the USA

Population distribution, opposition to immigration. Economic and social conditions Political progress. The future?

Module 5.5 – Politics of Food

Legacy of colonialism. Causes of food insecurity. Responses to food insecurity

Module 5.6 – The Government of Scotland

Devolution. Institutions of Scottish Government. Financing Government. Scottish Parliament in action. Local Government Privatisation