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

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.

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

Background notes for pupils can be used as revision aids or to eliminate heavy note taking and be used as handouts in initial lessons or as a supplement to existing lesson materials.

Resources to help give pupils context for election results leading up to the 'fall' of the Labour in 2010.

Lesson examining the factors that influence how members of congress decide to vote - pupils can examine the pressures members of congress face and examine which factors are the most important in deteriming how a congressman may vote on a certain issue. This can be adapted by using specific examples - especially on wedge issues.

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

Pupil led project examining the composition of Parliament, with pupils encouraged to independently research and present information to each other in order for the information to be used in preparing an essay plan in groups.

Lesson introducing the Bill of Rights

Plenary/revision quiz based on the round in Mock the Week 'If this is the answer what is the question?' - template and theme tune included, simply insert your own questions!

Introduction to the concept and practicality of parliamentary government in the UK

Lesson and student project analysing representation in Congress

Learning Objective To analyse the constitutional and extra-constitutional requirements for a presidential candidate

A scheme of work to accompany lessons and resources exploring elections in the USA.

Learning Objectives To explain the workings of the Electoral College To analyse the Electoral College results of recent elections To explore the debate over the Electoral College and potential reform and replacement of this mechanism

Learning Objectives To understand the constitutional basis of federalism and the powers of the federal and state governments To explain the relationship between the federal government and the states To examine examples of the impact of federalism

Learning Objectives To analyse the US Constitution to discover the framework of the government it established To identify and exemplify the fundamental concepts the constitution is based on To explore the areas of debate surrounding these fundamental concepts

Learning Objectives To explain the key features of the US Constitution To analyse the principles of: * Separation of powers * Checks and balances * Federalism

Learning Objectives To understand the history of the American revolution and its impact on American government To explain the purpose of the Articles of Confederation and why they failed To analyse the significance of the Constitution

Learning Objective To evaluate the significance of the role of national party conventions