Lesson introducing the US Constitution - students should have their own copy of the constitution to refer to throughout the study of US government (most textbooks have a copy in the back, but a paper copy is good for annotating and highlighting throughout the course)

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

Lesson introducing the concept of judicial review and then progressing to a more in depth examination of how it has been used, and if it was the intention of the framers of the constitution to include judicial review. Includes group activity for pupils to interpret supreme court rulings.

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

Tutorial

Lesson examining constraints on prime ministerial power in the UK political system

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

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

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 introducing the parliamentary system and features of the UK constitution

Lesson examining the role of the US cabinet, and introducing the cabinet members of the Obama administration - correct at time of lesson delivered, although will need to be adjusted/updated in future. Includes practice exam question.

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.

PM & Cabinet Unit - Fact Test (Governing the UK)

A lesson examining reform of the House of Commons.

Powerpoint and supporting materials for lesson differentiating betwen codified and uncodified constitutions

Summary of the role of the monarch in the UK political system

Lesson examining how parliament holds and is held accountable