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.

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.

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

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)

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

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.

A lesson which looks at scrutiny with focus on PMQs and the role of opposition.

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.

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

A lesson which encounters the three types of peers and discusses whether the HOL needs reform.

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

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

Worksheet with true or false statements about party organisation for the UK.

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

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

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.

Lesson debating whether the UK has a multi-party system. Focus on UKIP 2015.

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.