Congratulations

If you are taking Politics at AS/A2, or simply have an interest in the subject, then I say a massive congratulations to you.

Why?

Because politics is the most applicable subject ever. It is connected to EVERYTHING YOU CAN EVER THINK OF

Ok, let's give an example.

You get £5 an hour for your part time job. Yes, yes I know you work extremely hard and you deserve more; but if not for Parliament, you might have been earning much less. The UK Parliament is a body that makes laws, represents the people and supervises the work of the government. They passed the National Minimum Wage Act, a law that made it illegal for your boss to pay you what he really wants to pay. 

Ok another example. 

You're reading this through a computer (whether a laptop or a mini-computer in a phone or tablet). The computer is connected to wifi which connects you to the internet. 

Yes, the internet...a very interesting place ...except if you're in North Korea. 

There is so much internet censorship that the average citizen there has not heard of Facebook. Or Twitter. Or worse, Dominos. Why? 

Because the leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-un, says so. 

What you eat, the clothes you wear, and the prices that you get for both are heavily influenced by government and politics. The fact that you have (or don't have) school mates from all over the world may be a reflection of the immigration policy used by your government. 

Understanding government & politics is not difficult. At this level, the principles and theory of the subject are easy to grasp. But, as with most things in life, it requires dedication and a consistent effort to read the material from your teacher, your textbooks and keep up with the news. 

Once you understand it though, you will be so glad you do. People who get politics tend to have an advantage over people who don't. They understand the intricacies of the news, make  more informed decisions, enrich conversations about current affairs, tend to interview better

If you're looking to impress your in laws, you should probably stay on this website.

This website is based on the Edexcel A-level syllabus but it will be useful for any other mainstream exam board. I also recommend subscribing to 'Prechewed Politics' for extra help.

Once again, I congratulate you for starting this wonderful political journey. And the best part is...there is more than one destination.