Lesson examining the consequences of federalism in the USA. Also includes practice essay for homework (including bullet pointed guidance) and practice exam question which can be discussed in class.

End of topic test for Parliament topic - using staged and levelled questions that relate to the levels of the mark scheme for exam questions e.g. level 1 - identifying, level 2 - context, level 3 - explaining - this can be developed for other topics and further levels/stages added depending on the skills needing to be developed.

Lesson examining the concept of parliamentary government and the key features of a parliamentary system and presidential system (comparison). Pupils asked to evaluate to what extent the UK is becoming more presidential and includes brief explanation of the different theories of parliamentary government.

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 examining the efficacy of parliament in fulfilling its roles and functions

Variety of resources that can be given to students to support them in developing their essay writing and exam technique

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

Revision lesson based on students working in pairs and competing in the 'Olympics'. Pairs complete the tasks in the different 'events&' and keep a cumulative score.

Lesson examining the relationship between the president and the US congress

Lesson examining the relative success of recent presidents and the political theories behind presidential success

Lesson examining the influences that affect voting in Congress

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

Lesson introducing the US Constitution - students should have their own copy of the constitution to refer to throughout the study of US government (most textbooks have a copy in the back, but a paper copy is good for annotating and highlighting throughout the course)

Lesson examining the role and powers (or lack of) of the vice president in the USA

Lesson examining the checks and balances enshrined in the US constitution

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

Constitution Unit - Fact Test (Governing the UK)

Parliament Unit - Fact Test (Governing the UK)

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

Lesson examining the role and powers of the vice president, with a practice exam question examining the ways in which the VP can be important. Homework examining the differences between the vice presidencies of Biden and Cheney using the handout provide useful examples pupils can use in exam answers.