Political Science
Syllabus 2017What is GCE A/L Political Science?
Political Science explores the concepts of state, sovereignty, governance, political ideologies, constitutional developments, democratic institutions, and international relations.
Below you'll find the official syllabus topics and free past papers for Political Science.
Aims
- 1.Understand political theories, democracy, rights, and constitutionalism.
- 2.Analyze constitutional history, governance of Sri Lanka, and global relations.
Syllabus
| # | Topic | Periods |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Political Science, State, and Sovereignty | 40 |
| 2 | Political Ideologies: Liberalism, Socialism, Marxism, and Democracy | 50 |
| 3 | Constitution and Constitutionalism | 40 |
| 4 | Organs of Government: Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary | 60 |
| 5 | Elections, Electoral Systems, and Political Parties | 40 |
| 6 | Constitutional Development and Governance in Sri Lanka | 80 |
| 7 | International Relations, Foreign Policy, and Global Organizations | 50 |