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Political - GCSE History Definition

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The term political refers to anything related to the organisation or power and governance of a country or community. It involves how leaders are chosen, how decisions are made, and how power and resources are used or shared. In a GCSE History course, understanding the political situation of an era helps students learn about how different societies and governments have worked throughout history. It includes looking at political systems, laws, elections, and the roles of different political figures and groups. Politics is important because it shapes how people live their lives and how societies function.

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Zoe has worked in education for 10 years as a teaching assistant and a teacher. This has given her an in-depth perspective on how to support all learners to achieve to the best of their ability. She has been the Lead of Key Stage 4 History, showing her expertise in the Edexcel GCSE syllabus and how best to revise. Ever since she was a child, Zoe has been passionate about history. She believes now, more than ever, the study of history is vital to explaining the ever-changing world around us. Zoe’s focus is to create accessible content that breaks down key historical concepts and themes to achieve GCSE success.

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