Lesson introducing the parliamentary system and features of the UK constitution

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

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.

A lesson introducing the idea of codified and uncodified constitutions.

Review materials for exam comparing similarities and differences between the US and UK political systems . Can be combined into a review booklet for pupils or used individually to supplement lesson materials.

Lesson and range of resources that can be used to encourage students to analyse and evaluate the extent of prime ministerial power and dominance in the UK political system.

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.

Fact test used at the end of the US constitution topic

A lesson examining the effectiveness parliament - stepped approach to answering 'How effective is parliament?' exam question, asking pupils to find their own contemporary examples to use in a model answer.

End of topic test for Parliament topic

This lesson examines the committee system in the UK parliament and the extent to which it holds the government to account in addition to the other roles of the committee system.

Lesson examining the powers of Congress, and how to plan out an essay answer to an exam question comparing the prestige of the House and Senate

Lesson introducing the constitutional amendments with examples of amendments approved by Congress and not approved by Congress - could be used in conjunction with articles on a wedge issue e.g. flag burning

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

Learning Objectives To explain the procedures for primary elections (closed and open) and caucuses To evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each

Revision aid articles for US Elections topic; can be combined to form revision booklet or used individually to supplement lesson materials.

Lesson examining the cabinet's roles and functions

Lesson preparing pupils for a 45 mark Q in timed conditions - with mark scheme, how to get an A tips etc.

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)

A lesson introducing democracy and soveriegnty in relation to the British Constitution examining which forms of democracy and sovereignty are most evident in the UK political system.