Lesson introducing the concept of judicial review and then progressing to a more in depth examination of how it has been used, and if it was the intention of the framers of the constitution to include judicial review. Includes group activity for pupils to interpret supreme court rulings.

Lesson introducing the members of the Supreme Court and their ideological leanings (introduces judicial activism and judicial restraint) with a exam style question asking whether the Roberts' court is balanced.

Lesson introducing the idea of federalism and its effects on the USA (accompanied by a 'rough guide' handout that can be used as homework before or after the lesson to prepare/consolidate).

Lesson examining the relationship between the federal government and state governments, accompanied by a handout pupils can make more detailed notes using)

Resources for pupils to write a 45 mark essay examining Obama's presidency drawing on all aspects of the topic they have covered including powers, relationship with Congress, popularity, limitations on powers etc.

An end of topic fact test covering Unit 4C The US Presidency

Lesson introducing the presidential system including the features of the presidential system and the provisions in the constitution and guiding principles of the US congressional system.

Lesson examining significance and criticism of committees - prior knowledge of role and powers of the different committees would be essential as this lesson focuses on encouraging analysis, including essay map exercise for group planning of an exam answer.

Resources useful in investigating the various electoral systems used in the UK - results from other countries using these systems provide pupils with an interesting perspective rather than a hypothetical.

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

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

Lesson examining the differences between codified and uncodified constitutions (this should be a recap from similar content at AS)

Lesson examining the US presidential system of government - good for helping students to identify key differences from UK system

Group-based activity/project and presentations on how representative parliament is - includes post presentation analysis and examination preparation.

Lesson examining constraints on prime ministerial power in the UK political system

Lesson examining different theories of executive power. Collaborative Essay can be used via Google Drive to allow students to collaborate in producing an essay in response to an exam-style question.

Constitution Topic - Fact Test (Governing the USA)

PM & Cabinet Unit - Fact Test (Governing the UK)

Congress Topic - Fact Test (Governing the USA) *Will need to be updated*

Brief introduction to US history and the historical origins of the US constitution