Group-based activity/project and presentations on how representative parliament is - includes post presentation analysis and examination preparation.

Lesson introducing the role of the PM in the UK political system

Introductory lesson on the executive branch and government in the UK political system

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

A brief overview of resources, programmes, and people students can use to make sure they are reading, listening, watching and tweeting politics to get the most out of their AS Government and Politics Course.

Tutorial

Powerpoint and supporting materials for lesson examining the variety of sources that make up the UK constitution

Powerpoint and supporting documents for introductory lesson

Lesson examining the checks and balances that exist on and operated by the judiciary in the UK

Group task introducing key judicial concepts in the UK judiciary

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

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

Lesson examining how and why the constitution is amended

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

Lesson introducing the hung parliament and the resulting coalition government

Brief introduction to US history and the historical origins of the US constitution

Lesson examining the cabinet's roles and functions

Independent Study Tasks - can be used as homework project - examining the roles and powers of ministers and civil servants in the UK political system.

Lesson examining the extent of the impact of the coalition on prime ministerial power - can be supplemented with resources from previous lesson on PM dominance.