A series of mini-guides for students to 'hot topics&' or key issues in UK politics

Lesson examining how rights and liberties are protected in the UK by the judiciary

Lesson examining areas of the judiciary that have been reformed and the establishment of the UK Supreme Court

Lesson examining the checks and balances that exist on and operated by the judiciary in the UK

Lesson examining the history and role of the judiciary in the UK

Group task introducing key judicial concepts in the UK judiciary

Lesson focusing on the reforms made to the constitution

Tutorial

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

Powerpoint and handout for lesson examining the democracy and sovereignty enshrined in the UK constitution

Powerpoint and supporting materials for lesson differentiating betwen codified and uncodified constitutions

Powerpoint and supporting documents for introductory lesson

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

Parliament Unit - Fact Test (Governing the UK)

Constitution Unit - Fact Test (Governing the UK)

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

Constitution Topic - Fact Test (Governing the USA)

Lesson recapping the checks and balances, specifically focusing on those on the judiciary (with examples)

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

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.