Key features of the US Constitution: Checks and Balances
To be able to explain one of the key features of the US Constitution.
To be able to assess the effectiveness of the system of checks and balances.
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This lesson references material from the following textbooks:
US Government and Politics for A-level Fifth Edition – Anthony J Bennett (Editor Eric Magee)
Pearson Edexcel A level Politics (2019) - Jenkins, Tuck & Jefferies (Referred to as Pearson 2 in the PowerPoint)
Homework Task refers to:
US Government & Politics Annual Update 2018 – Anthony J Bennett
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Edexcel Politics - UK & US Constitutions
A bundle containing lessons for both UK Government: UK Constitution and US Government & Politics: US Constitution. **UK Constitution** Lesson 1 - Development of the Constitution Lesson 2 - Nature of the Constitution Lesson 3 - Sources of the Constitution Lesson 4 - Constitutional Change since 1997 Lesson 5 - Constitutional Change since 2010 Lesson 6 - Devolution Lesson 7 - Impact of Devolution Lesson 8 - Further Constitutional Reform Lesson 9 - Should the UK adopt a codified Constitution? **US Constitution** Lesson 1 - Introduction to the USA Lesson 2 - Nature & Origin of the US Constitution Lesson 3 - Constitutional Framework Lesson 4 - Amendment Process Lesson 5 - Checks and Balances Lesson 6 - Bipartisanship & Limited Government Lesson 7 - Federalism & the Constitution Lesson 8 - Federal vs State Lesson 9 - Democracy within the Constitution Lesson 10 - Strength of the Constitution Lesson 11 - Comparative Theory & Comparison to the UK
Edexcel - Politics: US Constitution Bundle
Lesson 1 - Introduction to the USA Lesson 2 - Nature & Origin of the US Constitution Lesson 3 - Constitutional Framework Lesson 4 - Amendment Process Lesson 5 - Checks and Balances Lesson 6 - Bipartisanship & Limited Government Lesson 7 - Federalism & the Constitution Lesson 8 - Federal vs State Lesson 9 - Democracy within the Constitution Lesson 10 - Strength of the Constitution Lesson 11 - Comparative Theory & Comparison to the UK Lesson 12 - Knowledge Test with Answers Bonus - 2 example answers to a Checks and Balances essay.
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