Lesson examining the ways in which the power of the president is constrained. Introduces the key question of how powerful the president is based on the theories of the imperial and imperilled presidency, to be examined in future lessons.

A lesson examining the different types of sovereignty in the UK, with a focus on the impact of EU membership on parliamentary soveriegnty in the UK.

Lesson examining the legislative process in the USA using first a simple explanation, building to a more detailed explanation and then dviding the legislative process up into 7 key stages.

Lesson examining how HofC and HofL have been reformed in recent years and proposed changes in the future

A lesson constructing a model answer to an exam question assessing how effective parliament is, building on previous learning of the methods parliament uses to scrutinise the government and the legislative process.

Revision sheets for US Supreme Court

A lesson introducing parliament.

Lesson focusing on the reforms made to the constitution

Lesson introducing the structure of Congress and constitutional requirements to be a senator or representative in addition to asking pupils to think about extra-constitutional requirements that may be expected by the public.

Powerpoint and supporting materials for lesson examining the variety of sources that make up the UK constitution

A lesson recapping constitutional reform 1997-2010 Includes Blair's reforms, Brown's reforms and coalition plans for constitutional reform.

Independent Study Tasks - can be used as homework project - examining the roles and powers of ministers and civil servants in the UK political system.

A variety of notes/articles that can be used to supplement existing lessons and resources based around the US presidency.

Topic Revision booklet used to aid pupils' revision of key content for the democracy and participation topic taught at AS for Edexcel Unit 1; People Politics and Participation

Revision aid for pupils for parliament topic examining the roles of parliament covering; 1. The two-House system 2. Checking the work of government 3. Legislation 4. Debate 5. Rules and customs 6. Traditions of parliament 7. Parliament and government 8. Parliament and crown 9. Devolved Parliaments and assemblies 10. Europe 11. Evolution of Parliament

Independent Research Task for pupils to research key landmark cases and rulings and then present to class. Handout gives brief summary of each case. Quiz can be used as a plenary/independent homework task.

Lessons examining how Supreme Court Justices are appointed and confirmed, including asking pupils to prepare case studies of the most high profile nominees.

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.

Lesson examining the powers of the president, range of notes/articles can be used to support a more in depth understanding of the powers of the president. Hunt for example activity has been completed in this version, however can not show pupils and have them construct their own example bank from independent research.

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!*