Edexcel ALevel Politics (Can be used for AQA too) This two hour lesson examines the Electoral College system in the USA. It includes- how it works, explanation of strengths and weaknesses and colour code/ evaluation of argument exercise Case study of the 2020 Presidential election including the controversy links here to the Supreme Court topic- Ginni Thomas/ Clarence Thomas scandal. Includes data/ case study on participation and voting behaviour in this election. Also examines why Biden won.

Edexcel Politics ALevel Specification from 2017 but can be used for AQA also if slightly adapted - Comparative USA/ UK Politics Mega planning grid with many different 12 markers for US Comparative Government (not the theory questions) which has a mixture of fully planned answers, partially planned answers and blank for students to plan as a revision tool. Includes all the past paper questions (12 markers) and recent and relevant examples (updated for 2023) for the ones which are planned. My students have found these grids really useful. Please note images are for illustration only file does include a word document which is fully editable. Please download all files and disregard the images.

Big fat revision quiz on Democracy for Edexcel Government and Politics Component 1: Topic 1. Retrieval practice and manageable revision tools

Essay booklets for Component 1 and 2 UK Politics and UK Government Save hours of marking and give more meaningful feedback to students with ease- includes space for purple pen reflection following feedback- includes more than 6 questions per topic.

Edexcel Government and Politics Lesson 3 Representative Democracy UK Complete lesson on Representative Democracy and its Features in the UK including some analysis and evaluation of how effective it is. Includes powerpoint and all documents needed including a short video clip. Part of my entire Democracy topic priced £8 you may wish to buy whole topic instead :)

Edexcel Government and Politics (2017) Essay booklet for Component/ Paper 1. This booklet is ready to go- it took me hours! Has 2 essays- one source and one non source question per topic with mark schemes, pre-populated targets and sections for student answers AND purple pen response tasks. This will make giving high quality feedback a breeze for you and ensure excellent progress- it will be sure to impress your team leader or SLT link. This will help you to track progress and keep all your feedback logged and show pupils progressing in their skills on the assessment objectives. More than my usual price because it took me so long- hope you find it useful! I am working on a Government one, Ideologies and USA also.

Complete lesson investigating the status of Democratic provision in the UK and evaluating the degree to which reform is needed to improve Democracy in the UK. Includes powerpoint and all worksheets For Edexcel spec but can be used for AQA also. Component 1: Topic 1 Democracy. Part of my whole topic on Democracy priced £8 you may wish to buy whole topic instead :)

This lesson examines the Amendment process in the US constitution and the pros and cons of it for a debate. Updated with modern examples e.g. a detailed case study showing the evolution of abortion rights issue in USA which can be used to address and discuss the flaws with the blend of vague and specific language. Also includes a colour code of key debates and a detailed case study on the issue of abortion rights and how it has changed since Roe v Wade to illustrate some of the challenges of having a “living” constitution vs Originalism and the blend of specificity and vagueness.

Edexcel Politics ALevel but can be used for AQA This is a double (2 hour) lesson on the Principles and Features of the Constitution. Includes all up to date case studies and examples from the updated Bennett book (2021). Very comprehensive, suitable for new teacher with no knowledge- all informationn and examples included in worksheets and slides. Students to work independently learning about the principles then do some class discussion and evaluation before completing their own “report cards” for the Principles to grade them and justify the grades they have given.

Lessons for the Edexcel 2017 specification- Covers the whole Pressure Groups part of the Democracy topic. Includes case studies and examples as well as many activities, videos and tasks. Worksheets also included. There are 3 full lessons in here as well as resources for homework, independent reading and up to date examples of pressure Groups. Updated examples for 2022-- includes the impact of think tanks on Trussonomics, COVID19 lobbying etc. Also includes a model answer for the past paper question.

This is my lesson 5 on Congress (Edexcel) and examines the changing role and powers of Congress over time in the USA. Starter quiz and debate colour coding sheet on the debate on whether Congress is more of a WATCHDOG or LAPDOG in oversight of executive branch. Examines changing role/ powers with such context as the era of the 13th Amendment, 1980s Party Polarisation and Trump with the deep factional divides within the GOP. Also examines the “TRump effect” on Congressional elections since 2016. Includes article updates on: Can Congress pass legislation with a divided government? and The state of Partisanship in congress in 2023. Includes recent attempts to CEnsure Rashida Tlaib, Impeach Biden etc.

How effectively does Congress fulfil its role of Representation in the USA? -Includes up to date examples and video links of AOC, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Marco Rubio etc. Very detailed- explains concepts of gerrymandering and pork barrel politics, incumbency advantage, caucuses etc. Lesson lasts around 2hours as I teach in doubles but can be broken down into smaller chunks. Includes debate sheet on How effectively Congress performs this role for students to caption each argument and use for essay planning

Edexcel Politicsc ALevel Paper 1 Feedback Note: This mock exam feedback and modelling is for the 2023 Paper but for Questions 1a/b and 2a/b only as I don’t teach Ideologies. This feedback powerpoint has common mistakes and key content for the exam questions 1a/b and 2a/b including a full modelled paragraph using the PEELE structure with clear evaluation and mini judgments. Also includes a purple pen response sheet with the modelled paragraphs to highlight and then space to write their own / example conclusions. Very detailed!

Edexcel Politics ALevel Component 3 USA Comparative Politics This is lesson 2 in my Unit on the Supreme Court and examines the nature of the nomination process, factors which influence the President and strengths and weaknesses of the process. Examines how independent the SCOTUS is and arguments for and against. Includes case studies on nominations of Amy Coney Barrett and Ketanji Brown Jackson for students to research, key examples from the past 75 years, video links to explainers/ examples and an essay plan on the question: Evaluate the view that the nomination process for the Supreme Court is fit for purpose. The essay plan is part completed for students, they have to use their knowledge from the past few lessons to complete it. Note the PNG files are for illustrative purposes only; the files contain fully editable powerpoint and word documents.

Two case studies on Rights in UK for UK Politics Edexcel topic 1: Democracy 1.4 rights in context. Also includes a colour coded debate for which does more to protect and uphold rights in UK: Parliament? Pressure Groups/ Think Tanks etc or the Judiciary

Edexcel ALevel Politics Component 3 USA Comparative Introduction to Congress and its structure and powers Fully comprehensive lesson (2 hours) which includes all necessary resources Includes up to date case studies relevant to all powers of Congress. This lesson has been planned using the 2021 Bennett textbook so all information has come from this source. Includes a starter looking at popular perceptions of Congress and discussion task around reasons for this. Card sort matching examples and descriptions of Congressional powers- sorting Exclusive from Concurrent powers of Congress.

Edexcel Politics Alevel but can be used for AQA. This knowledge organiser has useful and up to date information for Topic 1 Constitution and Federalism including debates on whether the amendment process is fit for purpose and whether the constitution needs reform. Includes key words, case studies and models of federalism as well as different examples under every president since 2000. Document is a 2 slide powerpoint and covers Edexcel Topic 1 Constitution and Federalism.