Revision sheets for US Supreme Court

Lesson introducing the structure of Congress and constitutional requirements to be a senator or representative in addition to asking pupils to think about extra-constitutional requirements that may be expected by the public.

A lesson recapping constitutional reform 1997-2010 Includes Blair's reforms, Brown's reforms and coalition plans for constitutional reform.

A variety of notes/articles that can be used to supplement existing lessons and resources based around the US presidency.

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

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 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.

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)

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

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

Lesson introducing the presidential system including the features of the presidential system and the provisions in the constitution and guiding principles of the US congressional system.

This lesson examines the methods parliament uses to hold the government to account - focus on executive scrutiny.

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

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

Variety of resources that can be given to students to support them in developing their essay writing and exam technique

Lesson examining how HofC and HofL have been reformed in recent years and proposed changes in the future

This lesson examines the formation of the Coalition after the election of a hung parliament at the 2010 general election, using the 5 Days That Changed Britain documentary to give pupils an insight into the process behind the formation of the Coalition and the Coalition agreement.

Lesson examining the roles of Congress, with a pass the parcel note taking activity

Lesson introducing the Bill of Rights

Lesson asking students to review information taught about the constitution and to answer an extended response questions. Who holds the power in the United States?