Lesson introducing the hung parliament and the resulting coalition government

Lesson examining the ways in which Congress can check the power of the president.

Lesson examining the roles and powers of committees and evaluating the extent of influence committees have in the work of Congress

Lesson examining the role and powers of the congressional leadership - may need to be updated for 114th congress

Lesson examining the extent to which there is a separation of powers in the US system of government and constituition

Lesson examining how and why the constitution is amended

Lesson examining the different types of democracy and sovereignty that are enshrined in the US constitution

Lesson examining the use of judicial power by the US SC and how this may impact civil liberties

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

Group task introducing key judicial concepts in the UK judiciary

A brief overview of resources, programmes, and people students can use to make sure they are reading, listening, watching and tweeting politics to get the most out of their AS Government and Politics Course.

Tutorial

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

Powerpoint and supporting documents for introductory lesson

Lesson examining who had the stronger army - William or Harold. Lesson examines how wars are fought today and what factors could influence the outcome of the war. Pupils then use these factors to examine who's army was stronger - including picture sources of different soldiers for analysis and evaluation. Plenary = quizbusters.

Lesson examining the growth of the USA

Introductory lesson to topic Britain 1750-1900 Activity Walk-About-Talk-About, with information cards, worksheet and instructions on powerpoint

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

Card Sort and Glossary sheet for Y12 pupils introducing them to political vocabulary - works well as a group activity when vocab is seen for the first time.

Lesson examining what pupils would have done if they were Harold including decision making game, and letter writing task as a military adviser to Harold.