Nova Scotia
Grade 12
NS Grade 12 Political Studies Curriculum
Lessons and practice for every Grade 12 Political Studies topic. Aligned to what Nova Scotia schools teach. Master political systems, governance, and citizenship.
Economics 12
History 12
Human Geography 12
Political Studies 12
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Political Inquiry and Skills:
Formulating Political Questions
Gathering Political Information
Evaluating Political Sources
Analyzing Political Data
Political Thinking Concepts
Communicating Political Ideas
Political Research Methods
2
Political Foundations and Theory:
Power Influence and Authority
Political Ideologies
Democracy and Democratic Values
Rights Freedoms and Responsibilities
Political Spectrum
Social Contract Theory
Contemporary Political Thought
3
Canadian Political Structure:
Canadian Constitution and Charter
Federalism and Division of Powers
Political Institutions
Electoral System
Political Parties and Party System
Judiciary and Rule of Law
Indigenous Governance in Canada
4
Political Participation:
Electoral Participation
Interest Groups and Advocacy
Social Movements
Media and Political Communication
Digital Citizenship
Civic Engagement Beyond Voting
Youth in Politics
5
Comparative Politics:
Types of Political Systems
Democratic Systems Worldwide
Authoritarian and Totalitarian Regimes
Hybrid Political Systems
Case Studies in Governance
Regional Political Structures
Factors Affecting Political Development
6
International Relations:
Foreign Policy Development
Diplomacy and Negotiation
Global Governance Bodies in International Relations
Canadas Role in Global Affairs
Sovereignty and Globalization
International Conflicts Diplomatic Cooperation
Human Security
7
Policy and Governance:
Policy Development Process
Policy Analysis Frameworks
Public Administration
Policy Implementation and Evaluation
EvidenceBased Policy Making
Stakeholder Engagement
Governance Models
8
Contemporary Political Issues:
Political Polarization
Human Rights Challenges
Political Economy
Environmental Politics
Technology and Privacy
Security and Terrorism
Global Development Challenges in Modern Politics