Lesson and supporting materials to examine the role of EXOP.

A lesson introducing the idea of codified and uncodified constitutions, in addition to the arguments for and against the UK adopting a codified constitution. Includes politics review article.

MODEL ANSWER; Which is the most accurate description of US government: 'separated powers' or 'shared powers'? 15 mark exam question for Constitution topic at A2 (Edexcel Unit 4C; Governing the USA)

Lesson introducing voting behaviour related to the two political parties - basic introducation

Lesson introducing pupils to the idea that the Supreme Court is important because it protects rights and liberties.

Lesson examining the roles and functions of Congress, and how well Congress fulfils them - encouraging analysis of the efficacy of the US legislative brance

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.

Quick plenary game for pupils to recognise the Prime Ministers for UK fro 1936-present - used when teaching PM & Cabinet module at AS

Lesson examining the role of parliament in the UK political system

Lesson examining prime ministerial styles and how these apply to recent Prime Ministers

Powerpoint and supporting documents for introductory lesson

Glossary of election terms and definitions for pupils and test that can be used to ensure pupils understand key terms.

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 how and why the constitution is amended

Lesson beginning to examine the idea that constitution is interpreted differently by different groups who make different criticisms of it.

Lesson introducing the separation of powers - building on the knowledge of checks and balances to investigate whether 'separate' institutions is a more fitting description than 'separate' powers.

This lesson examines the methods parliament uses to hold the government to account - focus on executive scrutiny.

Lesson examining the functions of parliament in the UK political system

Lesson examining the role of the federal bureaucracy in supporting the president in his roles.

Revision aid articles for US Parties, can be combined to produce a revision booklet or used inivdiually to supplement lesson materials.