The General Election (UK)

[Storm]

What sort of classes are placed in the middle ground after age 16?

It depends. A-levels are the more acedemic route, which are much more advanced than the GCSE qualifications. How many you take depends on the school, however the typical number is 4 subjects on the first year, and then you drop one on the second year. The classes are typical subjects, such as Biology, Mathematics, Geography, Art, Music, History, French etc. There are also a few extra ones such as Business, which are not typically studied at GCSE level. To be able to study A-levels there is a minimum qualification level (I cannot remember what this is, but I believe it is about 5 C grades at GCSE).

There are vocational courses such as the National Diplomas, which are typically aimed at people who did not do so strongly in their GCSEs, or want to take a more practical route. There is a wide variety of these, such as TV and Film Production, Hair and Beauty, and Childcare. Each course has the equivelant of a certain number of A-levels (normally 2-3 depending on the course, however I am not entirely familiar with these).

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Ironically if the party Storm is supporting gets into power, Britain will be a right-wing country in reflection of the centre-right standing of the Conservatives. We won't really be all that socialist if that happens. The US becomes more left-winged and the UK becomes more right-winged. Guess that's some sort of cosmic balance thing.

Aye, that as true. I have no background political bias, but from doing the two tests and from reading policies from the 3 main players, I have to say I prefer those of the Conservative party. I think that Labour have a few good policies, but I also feel that they have done a fair bit of damage. Conservative may be a bit of a gamble, as last time they were in power, although things started off well, Maggie did screw things up in the end. I also believe that one of the biggest problems at the moment is the economy, and I believe that allthough the economic situation will not be easy to solve, Conservative are more likely to help the economical situation of the country.