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

Lesson examining the fluctuating power of the president

Lesson examining the relationship between the president and the US congress

Lesson examining the roles, functions and significance of the US cabinet and Executive Office of the President. *May need to be updated to keep up to date with cabinet changes!*

Independent Student booklet/activity that can be accessed and completed online (and submitted) via Google Drive.

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

Lesson and supporting materials examining the role and powers of the US president

Independent Study Booklet students can access via Google Drive and complete. Separate Hand-outs that can be used to supplement teacher led activities also included.

Project asking students to compare the 113th and 114th Congress - a good way to put the emphasis on students remaining up to date with congressional elections

Brief lesson examining some criticisms the public and media have of Congress

Lesson examining the ways in which Congress can check the power of the president.

Lesson examining the influences that affect voting in Congress

Lesson examining how difficult the legislative process in the US political system is

Lesson examining the roles and powers of committees and evaluating the extent of influence committees have in the work of Congress

Lesson examining the role and powers of the congressional leadership - may need to be updated for 114th congress

Lesson examining the roles and functions of Congress, and how well Congress fulfils them - encouraging analysis of the efficacy of the US legislative brance

Lesson and student project analysing representation in Congress

Lesson examining Congress - will need to be updated for 114th Congress

General revision ppts can be used as in school revision sessions or students can use to make revision flashcards.

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.