This lesson examines the committee system in the UK parliament and the extent to which it holds the government to account in addition to the other roles of the committee system.

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

This lesson examines the formation of the Coalition after the election of a hung parliament at the 2010 general election, using the 5 Days That Changed Britain documentary to give pupils an insight into the process behind the formation of the Coalition and the Coalition agreement.

Background notes for pupils can be used as revision aids or to eliminate heavy note taking and be used as handouts in initial lessons or as a supplement to existing lesson materials.

Resources to help give pupils context for election results leading up to the 'fall' of the Labour in 2010.

Lesson examining the factors that influence how members of congress decide to vote - pupils can examine the pressures members of congress face and examine which factors are the most important in deteriming how a congressman may vote on a certain issue. This can be adapted by using specific examples - especially on wedge issues.

Powerpoint and handouts to introduce pupils to Unit 4 at A2 including overview of course content, expectations at A2 and assessment policy.

Powerpoint and handouts to introduce pupils to the content of Unit 2 in addition to expectations at AS level - overview of course and assessment policy.

This lesson introduces the various functions of parliament and the role of MPs. Only intended as a general overview.

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.

Pupil led project examining the composition of Parliament, with pupils encouraged to independently research and present information to each other in order for the information to be used in preparing an essay plan in groups.

Lesson introducing the Bill of Rights

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

Plenary/revision quiz based on the round in Mock the Week 'If this is the answer what is the question?' - template and theme tune included, simply insert your own questions!

Introducing Judiciary topic and exam prep/requirements

End of topic fact test for constitution topic

Lesson examining Congress - will need to be updated for 114th Congress

Lesson and student project analysing representation in Congress

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

This lesson examines the legislative process in the UK, including key vocabulary.Pupils are encouraged to independently research a piece(s) of legislation they are interested in to use as contextual examples in exam answers.