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

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

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

Revision aid articles for Unit 4 Governing the USA covering presidency, cabinet, congress, constitution etc. Can be combined as part of a revision booklet or used individually to supplement lesson materials.

A lesson recapping the constitution and asking pupils to reflect on what aspects of politics they struggle with and how to overcome - good for classes struggling with transition to AS.

A lesson introducing the idea of codified and uncodified constitutions, in addition to the arguments for and against the UK adopting a codified constitution. Includes politics review article.

Quick plenary game used asking pupils to recognise some of the more well-known MPs and ministers - used when teaching AS Government and Politics (Parliament topic)

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.

Revision aid for pupils for parliament topic examining the roles of parliament covering; 1. The two-House system 2. Checking the work of government 3. Legislation 4. Debate 5. Rules and customs 6. Traditions of parliament 7. Parliament and government 8. Parliament and crown 9. Devolved Parliaments and assemblies 10. Europe 11. Evolution of Parliament

Lesson examining the efficacy of parliament in fulfilling its roles and functions

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

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 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

Constitution Unit - Fact Test (Governing the UK)

Parliament Unit - Fact Test (Governing the UK)

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.