Washington DC is perhaps the most important city in the world when it comes to politics. The decisions taken here form the basis of the policy of one of the most powerful nations in the world. Students of government and politics will benefit from seeing the living, breathing world that they have been studying in the classroom.
Subject Focus:
- KS 5: Observe the processes that shape political life in the US in action.
- KS 5: Compare the processes in Washington with those in the UK.
- KS 5: See the monuments to politicians and the museums dedicated to events that helped shape American political culture.
- KS 5: Visit international institutions to understand their influence in policy-making
Student Outcomes:
- Observe political processes in action.
- Compare what happens in the US with processes in the UK.
- See the sites of important events and decisions in US history.
- Understand what influences the decision makers.
- Study the impact of globalisation on national decision-making.
