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.

Independent Study Booklet students can access via Google Drive and complete. Separate Hand-outs that can be used to supplement teacher led activities also included.

Lesson examining the relationship between the president and the US congress

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

Lesson examining the influences that affect voting in Congress

Lesson beginning to examine the idea that constitution is interpreted differently by different groups who make different criticisms of it.

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)

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

Lesson examining the checks and balances enshrined in the US constitution

Powerpoint and handout for lesson examining the democracy and sovereignty enshrined in the UK constitution

Constitution Unit - Fact Test (Governing the UK)

Parliament Unit - Fact Test (Governing the UK)

Lesson introducing pupils to the idea that the Supreme Court is important because it protects rights and liberties.

Lesson examining the role and powers of the vice president, with a practice exam question examining the ways in which the VP can be important. Homework examining the differences between the vice presidencies of Biden and Cheney using the handout provide useful examples pupils can use in exam answers.

Lesson examining the role of the federal bureaucracy in supporting the president in his roles.

Lesson examining how accurate Clinton's claim that the era of big government is over was, looking at federalism in the US since 1992. Accompanying handouts give pupils a basic understanding/overview of the phases of federalism, which is essential before progressing through the lesson.

Lesson examining the ways in which the power of the president is constrained. Introduces the key question of how powerful the president is based on the theories of the imperial and imperilled presidency, to be examined in future lessons.

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.