Learning Objective To evaluate the significance of the role of national party conventions

Learning Objective To analyse the role of campaign finance in elections

Learning Objectives To explain the procedures for primary elections (closed and open) and caucuses To evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each

Learning Objective To analyse the constitutional and extra-constitutional requirements for a presidential candidate

A scheme of work to accompany lessons and resources exploring elections in the USA.

Lesson examining the role and powers of the US Supreme Court - judicial branch glossary to ensure key vocabulary is developed

Variety of resources that can be given to students to support them in developing their essay writing and exam technique

Lesson examining the use of judicial power by the US SC and how this may impact civil liberties

Lesson examining the power of judicial review and how the US SC has used this in landmark cases.

Lesson examining the appointment and confirmation process for the Supreme Court, encouraging students to then apply knowledge to case study of Justice Ginsberg, then research recent high profile nominations

Lesson examining the relative success of recent presidents and the political theories behind presidential success

Lesson examining the fluctuating power of the president

Lesson examining the relationship between the president and the US congress

Lesson examining the roles, functions and significance of the US cabinet and Executive Office of the President. *May need to be updated to keep up to date with cabinet changes!*

Independent Student booklet/activity that can be accessed and completed online (and submitted) via Google Drive.

Lesson examining the role and powers (or lack of) of the vice president in the USA

Lesson and supporting materials examining the role and powers of the US president

Independent Study Booklet students can access via Google Drive and complete. Separate Hand-outs that can be used to supplement teacher led activities also included.

Project asking students to compare the 113th and 114th Congress - a good way to put the emphasis on students remaining up to date with congressional elections

Brief lesson examining some criticisms the public and media have of Congress