Topic Revision booklet used to aid pupils' revision of key content for the democracy and participation topic taught at AS for Edexcel Unit 1; People Politics and Participation

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)

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

A revision aid - a dummies' guide to legislation in the UK covering why laws are needed, draft bills, bills, the passage of a bill, acts, delegated legislation and the parliament acts with 2011 examples.

Powerpoint and handouts to introduce pupils to Unit 4 at A2 including overview of course content, expectations at A2 and assessment policy.

Powerpoint and handouts to introduce pupils to the content of Unit 2 in addition to expectations at AS level - overview of course and assessment policy.

Plenary/revision quiz based on the round in Mock the Week 'If this is the answer what is the question?' - template and theme tune included, simply insert your own questions!

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)

Quick plenary game for pupils to recognise the Prime Ministers for UK fro 1936-present - used when teaching PM & Cabinet module at AS

Scheme of work for Parliament topic taught at AS for Edexcel Unit 2; Governing the UK

Scheme of work for Constitution topic taught at AS for Edexcel Unit 2; Governing the UK

Scheme of Work for Constitution topic taught at A2 for Edexcel Unit 4C; Governing the USA

Scheme of Work for Congress Topic taught at A2 - Edexcel Unit 4C: Governing the USA

Quiz for Y12 pupils to see how politically literate they are before beginning first topic - used as a team 'pub' quiz type of activity.

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 encouraging pupils to examine the different newspapers (you will need to provide a recent copy of each newspaper) focusing on both content/price/target audience as well as the political bias of the major newspapers.

Resources useful in investigating the various electoral systems used in the UK - results from other countries using these systems provide pupils with an interesting perspective rather than a hypothetical.

Resources useful in investigating the various electoral systems used in the UK - results from other countries using these systems provide pupils with an interesting perspective rather than a hypothetical.

Background notes for pupils can be used as revision aids or to eliminate heavy note taking and be used as handouts in initial lessons or as a supplement to existing lesson materials.

Glossary of election terms and definitions for pupils and test that can be used to ensure pupils understand key terms.