Resources to understand what interest groups are and the different types, tactics and resources they use. Analysis of the impact interest groups have on democracy.

A-Level Edexcel Politics Revision Notes for Paper 1 – UK Politics This resource includes detailed and informative revision notes covering all the subject content for all topics of A-Level Edexcel Politics Paper 1 (UK Politics). These revision notes cover all the content in the course specification in a clear and concise format, ensuring that you can learn everything you need to know without the excess complication or unnecessary information you will find in the textbooks. Each specification point is covered with concise detail to ensure that all of the key subject content, concepts, definitions, and relevant information is understandable and is supported with up-to-date examples, evidence and data throughout to support you developing a strong understanding of all the subject content. These revision notes will help you to develop your knowledge on all the content needed for your A-Level Politics exams! These revision notes will save you hours and hours of work of trying to understand complicated and excessively detailed textbooks, when you could instead be spending more time learning and memorising the content more easily to ensure you can smash your A-Level Politics exams and achieve the A*! This resource is designed for the Edexcel A-Level Politics specification, but the subject content covered in these revision notes will undoubtedly be useful and applicable for A-Level Politics with other exam boards, and other related subjects. Notes Included Revision Notes for Paper 1 – UK Politics Revision Notes for Topic 1.1 – Democracy and Participation: Revision Notes for Topic 1.2 – Political Parties Revision Notes for Topic 1.3 – Electoral Systems Revision Notes for Topic 1.4 – Voting Behaviour and the Media For any issues, concerns, questions or queries, please contact everythingeducationrevision@gmail.com See shop for other related resources, and resources for other A-Level and GCSE subjects Produced with Copyright and Plagiarism considered. All rights reserved. Copyright protected. Everything Education Revision UK

Topic 84: Comparative politics LIST OF LESSONS IN THIS RESOURCE Lesson 84ab (2-hour lesson): How similar are the roles of US president and UK prime minister? Lesson 84c: How can we use comparative theories to analyse the US and UK executive branches? Further to the 125 lessons I have created for the UK Politics components of the Edexcel A Level and the 50 lessons for the Political Ideas element of the course (Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, Feminism), I have created 104 lessons for the US and Comparative Politics element (Paper 3A). These lessons, designed to be taught over four terms (with spare time for mock exams) include: LIST OF MATERIALS IN THE FULL 104 LESSONS ACROSS TOPIC BUNDLES A mastery-based approach dividing the course up into modules and components; Between 3 and 4 homeworks set per week; 15 assessment opportunities; 39 short knowledge tests, one at the end of each component (the aim of a mastery approach is to use these component knowledge tests to ascertain whether a high enough proportion of your students have ‘mastered’ the content (about 80% correct) before moving on); Further reading integrated (although you will need to purchase the relevant books yourself). The core textbook for students to use is US Government and Politics (2021) by Anthony J. Bennett, David Tuck and Simon Lemieux. I recommend buying enough for all students. Further reading homeworks make use of the following books (all easily found on Amazon): Robert S. Singh, ‘In Defence of the United States Constitution’ US Politics Annual Update 2021 (also used in a lesson) Developments in American Politics, 8th Edition US Politics Annual Update 2017 (also used in a lesson) US Politics Annual Update 2015 Knock Down the House (a 2019 documentary film) The Presidency of Barack Obama, edited by Julian E. Zelizer Barack Obama, ‘A Promised Land’ Robert A. Dahl, ‘How Democratic is the American Constitution?’ US Politics Annual Update 2019 US Politics Annual Update 2018 US Politics Annual Update 2020 Chris Whipple, ‘The Gatekeepers’ A very small number of tasks make reference to Politics Review articles, and so it would be useful to buy the back catalogue of this absolutely fantastic magazine. However, if you cannot afford this you can just skip these tasks.

10x High quality A3 posters for your A Level Politics Classroom. Each poster details a job of relevance to students of A Level Politics. Details the nature of the role, the qualifications required, typical salaries, and the skills acquired via A Level Politics that are required in that career. Very useful given current focus on skills. Ideal for a display board. Can be scaled down to A4.

LIST OF LESSONS IN THIS RESOURCE 48a Where does socialism come from and why is it a controversial idea? 48b How do socialists believe that human nature can be shaped by society? 48c How do socialists aim to use the state to bring about economic equality? 49ab How have the revolutionary socialist ideas of Marx and Engels been adapted? (2-hour lesson) 49c What are the disagreements between the revolutionary and evolutionary branches of fundamentalist socialism? 49d Why do revisionist socialists argue that capitalism is compatible with socialism? 49e What was the ‘triangulation’ of Third Way thinkers and governments? 50a What are the tensions within socialism? 50b How have the key thinkers within socialism disagreed? 50c Knowledge test 11 50d Assessment Further to the 125 lessons I have created for the UK Politics components of the Edexcel A Level, I have also created 50 lessons for the Political Ideas element of the course (Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, Feminism). These lessons, designed to be taught over ten to twelve weeks, include: LIST OF MATERIALS IN THE FULL 50 LESSONS ACROSS TOPIC BUNDLES Between 2 and 4 substantial homeworks set per week (answers also provided); 8 assessment opportunities (4 in class, 4 as homework – two per ideology); 4 substantial knowledge tests, each out of 100 marks. Further reading integrated (although you will need to purchase the relevant books yourself). The core textbook for students to use is Political Ideas for A-Level (the version that includes Feminism) by Neil McNaughton and Richard Kelly (Hodder Education). I recommend buying enough for all students. Frequently, activities will reference the Pearson textbook. If you wish to do these activities, this book is Edexcel GCSE Politics AS and A-Level Student Book and eBook - worth snapping up a copy of this also. I also make use in places of Political Ideologies: An Introduction (5th ed.) by Andrew Heywood, and for Feminism I also make use of The Penguin Book of Feminist Writing (edited by Hannah Dawson – easily found on Amazon) and All the Rebel Women by Kira Cochrane (available for £1.99 as an eBook on Google Books).

LIST OF LESSONS IN THIS RESOURCE 42a What are political ideas? 42b What is liberalism and why has it been called ‘the end of history’? 42c Why are liberals so optimistic about human nature and what does this mean for society and the economy? 42de (2-hour lesson) What are the aims and features of a liberal state? 43a What were the origins of classical liberalism? 43b How did classical liberalism change in the 1800s? 43cd (2-hour lesson) How does modern liberalism differ from classical liberalism? 44a What are the tensions within liberalism? 44b How have the key thinkers within liberalism disagreed? 44c Knowledge test 9 44d Assessment Further to the 125 lessons I have created for the UK Politics components of the Edexcel A Level, I have also created 50 lessons for the Political Ideas element of the course (Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, Feminism). These lessons, designed to be taught over ten to twelve weeks, include: LIST OF MATERIALS IN THE FULL 50 LESSONS ACROSS TOPIC BUNDLES Between 2 and 4 substantial homeworks set per week (answers also provided); 8 assessment opportunities (4 in class, 4 as homework – two per ideology); 4 substantial knowledge tests, each out of 100 marks. Further reading integrated (although you will need to purchase the relevant books yourself). The core textbook for students to use is Political Ideas for A-Level (the version that includes Feminism) by Neil McNaughton and Richard Kelly (Hodder Education). I recommend buying enough for all students. Frequently, activities will reference the Pearson textbook. If you wish to do these activities, this book is Edexcel GCSE Politics AS and A-Level Student Book and eBook - worth snapping up a copy of this also. I also make use in places of Political Ideologies: An Introduction (5th ed.) by Andrew Heywood, and when it is released in March 2021 I am hoping to also make use of The Penguin Book of Feminist Writing (edited by Hannah Dawson). These are easily found on Amazon.

LIST OF LESSONS IN THIS RESOURCE 45a What is conservatism and what is the principle of ‘change to conserve’? 45b Why has conservatism’s view of human nature led to it being described as a ‘philosophy of imperfection’? 45c What is the conservative view of society? 45d How have conservatives viewed the purpose of the state and the economy? 46a What were the origins of traditional conservatism? 46b How did conservatism change from the 1800s onwards? 46cd How did New Right conservatism challenge traditional conservative thinking? (2-hour lesson) 47a What are the tensions within conservatism? 47b How have the key thinkers within conservatism disagreed? 47c Knowledge test 10 47d Assessment Further to the 125 lessons I have created for the UK Politics components of the Edexcel A Level, I have also created 50 lessons for the Political Ideas element of the course (Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, Feminism). These lessons, designed to be taught over ten to twelve weeks, include: LIST OF MATERIALS IN THE FULL 50 LESSONS ACROSS TOPIC BUNDLES Between 2 and 4 substantial homeworks set per week (answers also provided); 8 assessment opportunities (4 in class, 4 as homework – two per ideology); 4 substantial knowledge tests, each out of 100 marks. Further reading integrated (although you will need to purchase the relevant books yourself). The core textbook for students to use is Political Ideas for A-Level (the version that includes Feminism) by Neil McNaughton and Richard Kelly (Hodder Education). I recommend buying enough for all students. Frequently, activities will reference the Pearson textbook. If you wish to do these activities, this book is Edexcel GCSE Politics AS and A-Level Student Book and eBook - worth snapping up a copy of this also. I also make use in places of Political Ideologies: An Introduction (5th ed.) by Andrew Heywood, and for Feminism I also make use of The Penguin Book of Feminist Writing (edited by Hannah Dawson – easily found on Amazon) and All the Rebel Women by Kira Cochrane (available for £1.99 as an eBook on Google Books).

Unit 1 (Constitution and Federalism) of US Politics based on the Edexcel Scheme of Work. Powerpoints and worksheets are both included. This unit goes ‘beyond the textbook’ to help students achieve mastery of the US Constitution Great for teachers who may be new to the conent or exam board. Exam questions/assessments and how to answer the questions are also included throughout.

Edexcel A Level USA Politics Lessons 43-46 (Comparative politics - Democracy & Participation) Topic 71: Comparative Politics LIST OF LESSONS IN THIS RESOURCE Lesson 71a How far do party systems and policies in the USA differ from the UK? Lesson 71b How can we use comparative theories to analyse the US and UK party systems and policies? Lesson 71c How far are party funding and the role of interest groups in the USA different from the UK? Lesson 71d How can we use comparative theories to analyse party funding and the role of interest groups in the US and the UK? Further to the 125 lessons I have created for the UK Politics components of the Edexcel A Level and the 50 lessons for the Political Ideas element of the course (Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, Feminism), I have created 104 lessons for the US and Comparative Politics element (Paper 3A). These lessons, designed to be taught over four terms (with spare time for mock exams) include: LIST OF MATERIALS IN THE FULL 104 LESSONS ACROSS TOPIC BUNDLES A mastery-based approach dividing the course up into modules and components; Between 3 and 4 homeworks set per week; 15 assessment opportunities; 39 short knowledge tests, one at the end of each component (the aim of a mastery approach is to use these component knowledge tests to ascertain whether a high enough proportion of your students have ‘mastered’ the content (about 80% correct) before moving on); Further reading integrated (although you will need to purchase the relevant books yourself). The core textbook for students to use is US Government and Politics (2021) by Anthony J. Bennett, David Tuck and Simon Lemieux. I recommend buying enough for all students. For the Democracy & Participation module ONLY, a copy of this textbook is needed to provide information about the 2016 elections: Anthony J Bennett, ‘US Government and Politics for A Level, 5th ed.’ Further reading homeworks make use of the following books (all easily found on Amazon): Robert S. Singh, ‘In Defence of the United States Constitution’ US Politics Annual Update 2021 (also used in a lesson) Developments in American Politics, 8th Edition US Politics Annual Update 2017 (also used in a lesson) US Politics Annual Update 2015 Knock Down the House (a 2019 documentary film) The Presidency of Barack Obama, edited by Julian E. Zelizer Barack Obama, ‘A Promised Land’ Robert A. Dahl, ‘How Democratic is the American Constitution?’ US Politics Annual Update 2019 US Politics Annual Update 2018 US Politics Annual Update 2020 Chris Whipple, ‘The Gatekeepers’ A very small number tasks make reference to Politics Review articles, and so it would be useful to buy the back catalogue of this absolutely fantastic magazine. However, if you cannot afford this you can just skip these tasks.

UPDATED FOR 2026 : A 1 hour lesson on FPTP, PR and the philosophies of the main UK political parties. As required by the AQA spec (but also suitable content for other specs), this lesson covers: 1.The major political parties contesting UK general elections; key philosophical differences between the political parties operating in UK general elections. 2.The nature of the ‘First Past the Post’ system based on parliamentary constituencies; the frequency of Westminster elections. Other voting systems used in UK elections, including proportional systems and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Created for Citizenship GCSE - Politics and Participation - perfect for revision too. Includes: 1 hour PP, worksheets, exam practice question, clips, well differentiated and easily adapted. Made for AQA Citizenship 9-1 but suitable material for any of the Citizenship GCSE courses or could be used for non-GCSE British Values lessons. This lesson has been planned for Citizenship AQA 9-1 : Politics and Participation, specifically spec point 3.4.3 Where does political power reside: with the citizen, parliament or government? These resources have been designed to be engaging, detailed and easy to follow. All our resources are editable (so easy to adapt for your classes). You can find many more inexpensive and free PSHE, Citizenship GCSE AQA and RE resources at my shop: EC_Resources Leave me a review and pick any other resource for free :)

A-Level Edexcel Politics Core Political Ideology Revision Notes for Conservatism This resource includes detailed revision notes on all content for the Core Political Ideology of Conservatism, assessed in Section C of A-Level Edexcel Politics Paper 1. These Conservatism notes are divided into the key topics according to the Edexcel A-Level Politics specification and has a comprehensive breakdown of all past/possible core and thematic exam questions. Within the ‘Core Ideas and Principles’ section of the notes, the ideology is clearly defined, and all key concepts are broken down into key content and viewpoints. Within the ‘Different Views and Tensions’ section of the notes, the viewpoints of the different core strands of the ideology are compared in their views across various core themes – with key thinkers’ ideas used to support the viewpoints. Within the ‘Key Thinkers and their Ideas’ section of the notes, the core beliefs, concepts and ideas of each core key thinker is clearly and concisely described in-detail for ease of understanding, memorisation and application in exam questions. These notes will help you develop and learn key subject content whilst also developing key skills and knowledge needed for your A-Level Politics exams! These revision notes will save you hours and hours of work trying to understand from complicated textbooks, when you could instead be spending more time learning and memorising the content more easily so that you are ready to smash your A-Level Politics exams and achieve the A*! This resource is designed for the Edexcel A-Level Politics specification, but the content and notes will be useful and applicable for A-Level Politics with other exam boards, and related subjects. The key thinkers covered in these notes: Thomas Hobbes, Edmund Burke, Michael Oakeshott, Ayn Rand and Robert Nozick. Areas Covered by Notes Conservatism: Core Ideas and Principles Different Views and Tensions within Conservatism Conservative Key Thinkers and Their Ideas For any issues, concerns, questions or queries, please contact everythingeducationrevision@gmail.com See shop for other related resources, and resources for other A-Level and GCSE subjects Produced with Copyright and Plagiarism considered. All rights reserved. Copyright protected. Everything Education Revision UK

An Introduction to US Government & Politics To understand the requirements of the USA course. To understand the foundations of the US Constitution. Lesson Outline: Specification overview Key Words Comprehension Activity Link to video Homework Activity & Question sheet This lesson references material from the following resource: American Politics: A Beginner’s Guide - Jon Roper (The homework task refers to this resource)

A/A* Quality A-Level Politics Essay Plans. Over 75 plans. Suitable for Edexcel, AQA and WJEC. Including examples up to May 2023. Ideal for revision and exam prepration. Cover 95% of the specification.

Comprehensive Presentation that Covers: The Structure, Powers of Congress, Powers of Congress (Enumerated Powers), Is the Senate More Prestigious than the House? Important Roles, Congressional Committees, The Committee Chair, The Legislative Process, Strengths and Weaknesses of the Legislative Process, Voting in Congress, Oversight of the Executive Branch and How Effective is Congress?.

AQA A Level Politics UK, US & Ideology Factor Paragraph Plans Tailored to the new exam, sat 2019. 3-4 factor paragraphs per topic which help to form the basis of a Section A and Section C response. Where possible, I have tried to create paragraphs which can be used as a point of comparison (for the US Paper 2) which can also be applicable to a non-comparative question. My parenthesis gives more specific detail as to points of debate which would be included in paragraphs. On my shop, see also: AQA A Level Politics Essays AQA A Level Ideologies Thinkers AQA A Level UK Politics PPTs AQA A Level Politics Ideologies Traits AQA A Level US Politics Handouts & PPTs

Designed for the AQA A Level in Government & Politics - the Government of the USA Video. Embedded are some videos within that explains some concepts in more detail. It has been used as a revision aid as a part of lecture series given during Year 13 study leave. Updated for 114th Congress

This is a tracker for students to follow different news headlines and see how they are treated differently by rival media groups with BIAS- in this case I chose CNN and Fox News.

Significance and differences - includes a card sort and links to further reading.

A general introduction with some examples. Let me know what you think - this is my first time teaching this unit.