Lesson examining the use of judicial power by the US SC and how this may impact civil liberties

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

Review aid articles Governing the USA covering presidency, cabinet, congress, constitution etc. Can be combined as part of a review or used individually to supplement lesson materials.

Card Sort and Glossary sheet for students introducing them to political vocabulary - works well as a group activity when vocab is seen for the first time.

A lesson examining the principles of the UK constitution including parliamentary sovereignty, rule of law, parliamentary government, the constitutional monarchy and EU membership and the impact of these on the UK constitution.

A lesson recapping the UK constitution lesson can be used in a comparative governments unit.

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

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)

Lesson examining the consequences of federalism in the USA.\nAlso includes practice essay for homework (including bullet pointed guidance) and practice exam question which can be discussed in class.

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.

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)

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

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

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

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.

Lesson examining the relationship between the president and the US congress

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

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