Two lessons on the origins of the Labour Party, Old Vs New Labour and a computer room research sheet for a lesson on leaders.

Two lessons with an extensive activity on the legislative process. One lesson on Private members bills with examples provided. English votes for English laws case study too.

One lesson and an extended activity (I use this resource for two lessons) discussing the roots of the conservative party and strands of conservatism. Particular focus on David Cameron’s conservatism in the extended activity at the end.

A lesson on the impact of media on parties and the functions of the media. PPT and worksheet.

A lesson on the origins of the Liberal Democrats - including gang of four.

Hodder Fairclough textbook recommended for this resource. A homework sheet to discuss debates in parliament and petitions which get debated.

A lesson with a work sheet: Hodder Fairclough UK book needed for this!

Computer room lesson which encounters functions of select committees, an extensive 11 point fact sheet on select committees and 3 examples to use in the research activity.

Lesson explores whether parliament is an effective check on the executive and looks at examples of executive under strain from factors such as minority governments. PPT and worksheet.

Key word match up activity regarding parliament followed by a 25 mark essay question with planning prompts.

A complete lesson covering the make-up of the executive covering oles of PM and terms such as primus inter pares. Two worksheet activities attached also.

A timeline compiling activity to analyse how events lead to PM’s power waxing and waning. Hodder Fairclough book useful but not essential for this.

A lesson discussing who works in parliament with special focus on the speaker.

Two lessons looking at forms of ministerial responsibility.

Two lessons worth of work looking at the role of the cabinet and analysing whether the cabinet is submissive to the PM.

Lesson with worksheet activity for the roles of political parties. Worksheet works on analysis technique in 9 markers. Recommend using the Hodder UK textbook in conjunction with this.

A lesson introducing different models of representation. Knowledge hunt style, students collate information onto grids from around the room (signs on PPT to be printed)

A lesson analysing the role and power of the PM. Looking at the make-up of Downing Street. Hodder UK Fairclough Book needed for this resource.