This bundle covers most of the required content for the Presidency topic for Paper 3 US Politics. PowerPoints which are ready to go and activities for your students to complete. At least three weeks worth of teaching here plus revision materials and help with essay planning.
Length of document: 24 pages; 6560 words. Teaching time: 4 hours.
This Handout contains model answers for all questions set in the Edexcel A Level Politics Paper 3a - US Politics in 2025.
Please note that Option 3b (Global Politics) is also covered in a different resource, available in the store.
It has been written and prepared by a Politics teacher and Examiner with 30 years’ experience of teaching and marking Politics.
The Handout also provides grids for learners to compare their answers with the model answers, aiding in effective revision.
Section A Short Answer questions:
Q1 - the powers of the UK and US Supreme Courts,
Q2 - the legislative powers of the UK Parliament and US Congress.
Section B Short Answer question:
How the UK and US Constitutions differ.
Section C Essay Questions:
Q1 - Decline of federalism,
Q2 - The extent to which Congress holds the President to account,
Q3 - The upholding of rights by the US Supreme Court.
This is an invaluable resource for teachers and learners working towards their A Level in Politics.
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Edexcel ALevel Politics spec but can be used for AQA as very similar.
Lesson examining and analysing compartive Politics looking at various aspects of USA President and UK Prime Ministers including:
-Role and Powers
-Cabinets
-Accountability to Legislatures/ Checks and balances
-Styles of Government
-RElationships between branches
Also includes updated examples as of January 2024 including James Cleverly controversies and attempts to impeach Biden in US House due to increasing partisanship
Includes little video clips to demonstrate examples or show comparisons and a full breakdown of the comparative theories for this topic.
Includes a colour code to help students get used to understanding the different theories and how to apply them.
Very detailed and no need for any additional resources although can be set as independent work with textbook but all info is contained within resources so no need to own the Bennett book- if you don’t have it ignore page references in the teacher notes.
This lesson has a lot of resources, more than enough for 2 hours of lessons (probably 3 hours if you include video tasks) plus homework and there is a 12 mark exam question for Edexcel included.
Edexcel A Level USA Politics Lessons 86-104 (US Supreme Court)
LIST OF LESSONS IN THIS BUNDLE
Lesson 85a: To what extent is the US Supreme Court independent?
Lesson 85b: Is judicial review a positive or negative feature of the US Constitution?
Lesson 86ab [2-hour lesson]: To what extent does the appointments process make the US Supreme Court a political body rather than a judicial one?
Lesson 86c: Why is the composition of the Supreme Court so important?
Lesson 87: Why have the concepts of judicial activism and judicial restraint both been criticised?
Lesson 88abcd [4-hour lesson on case studies]: What impact has the Supreme Court had on public policy and how effectively has it protected rights?
Lesson 89ab [2-hour lesson]: Has affirmative action been effective?
Lesson 89c: Why is the USA not a ‘post-racial society’?
Lesson 90: How effectively has the Supreme Court protected voting rights?
Lesson 91a: Why do judges interpret the Constitution differently?
Lesson 91b: To what extent can the Supreme Court be described as a political institution, and is it too powerful?
Lesson 92a: How different are the powers and independence of the US and UK Supreme Courts?Lesson 92b: To what extent are rights better protected in the USA than in the UK?
Lesson 92c: How can we use comparative theories to analyse the US and UK judicial branches and civil rights?
Further to the 125 lessons I have created for the UK Politics components of the Edexcel A Level and the 50 lessons for the Political Ideas element of the course (Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, Feminism), I have created 104 lessons for the US and Comparative Politics element (Paper 3A). These lessons, designed to be taught over four terms (with spare time for mock exams) include:
LIST OF MATERIALS IN THE FULL 104 LESSONS ACROSS TOPIC BUNDLES
A mastery-based approach dividing the course up into modules and components;
Between 3 and 4 homeworks set per week;
15 assessment opportunities;
39 short knowledge tests, one at the end of each component (the aim of a mastery approach is to use these component knowledge tests to ascertain whether a high enough proportion of your students have ‘mastered’ the content (about 80% correct) before moving on);
Further reading integrated (although you will need to purchase the relevant books yourself).
The core textbook for students to use is US Government and Politics (2021) by Anthony J. Bennett, David Tuck and Simon Lemieux. I recommend buying enough for all students.
Further reading homeworks make use of the following books (all easily found on Amazon):Robert S. Singh, ‘In Defence of the United States Constitution’US Politics Annual Update 2021 (also used in a lesson)Developments in American Politics, 8th EditionUS Politics Annual Update 2017 (also used in a lesson)US Politics Annual Update 2015Knock Down the House (a 2019 documentary film)The Presidency of Barack Obama, edited by Julian E. ZelizerBarack Obama, ‘A Promised Land’Robert A. Dahl, ‘How Democratic is the American Constitution?’US Politics Annual Update 2019US Politics Annual Update 2018US Politics Annual Update 2020Chris Whipple, ‘The Gatekeepers’
A very small number of tasks make reference to Politics Review articles, and so it would be useful to buy the back catalogue of this absolutely fantastic magazine. However, if you cannot afford this you can just skip these tasks.
This is a bundle of all my lessons on the US Supreme Court and Civil Rights- most lessons take 2 hours plus homework- some e.g. civil rights is longer.
Includes:
Lesson 1: SCOTUS Introduction and Philosophy including a glossary/ key words sheet and a detailed topic check list with case studies for students to learn
Lesson 2: The Nomination process including case studies for students to complete for Amy Coney Barrett and Ketanji Jackson Brown
Lesson 3: How Politicised is the Court?
Lesson 4 The SCOTUS and shaping Public Policy- Judicial activism vs restraint and different interps of Constitution
Lesson 5 The SCOTUS and Civil Rights and Voting Rights- this is around 3-4 hours of teaching plus homeowkr
Lesson 6 The Scotus and Immigration rights
Lesson 7 Comparative Politics including planning sheets for 12 mark question
Also includes blank and model essay plans for 30 mark questions for key debates on the SCOTUS (located in the Comparative files)
Price individually £34.50
10x High quality A3 posters for your A Level Politics Classroom.
Each poster details a job of relevance to students of A Level Politics.
Details the nature of the role, the qualifications required, typical salaries, and the skills acquired via A Level Politics that are required in that career.
Very useful given current focus on skills.
Ideal for a display board. Can be scaled down to A4.
LIST OF LESSONS IN THIS RESOURCE
48a Where does socialism come from and why is it a controversial idea?
48b How do socialists believe that human nature can be shaped by society?
48c How do socialists aim to use the state to bring about economic equality?
49ab How have the revolutionary socialist ideas of Marx and Engels been adapted? (2-hour lesson)
49c What are the disagreements between the revolutionary and evolutionary branches of fundamentalist socialism?
49d Why do revisionist socialists argue that capitalism is compatible with socialism?
49e What was the ‘triangulation’ of Third Way thinkers and governments?
50a What are the tensions within socialism?
50b How have the key thinkers within socialism disagreed?
50c Knowledge test 11
50d Assessment
Further to the 125 lessons I have created for the UK Politics components of the Edexcel A Level, I have also created 50 lessons for the Political Ideas element of the course (Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, Feminism). These lessons, designed to be taught over ten to twelve weeks, include:
LIST OF MATERIALS IN THE FULL 50 LESSONS ACROSS TOPIC BUNDLES
Between 2 and 4 substantial homeworks set per week (answers also provided);
8 assessment opportunities (4 in class, 4 as homework – two per ideology);
4 substantial knowledge tests, each out of 100 marks.
Further reading integrated (although you will need to purchase the relevant books yourself).
The core textbook for students to use is Political Ideas for A-Level (the version that includes Feminism) by Neil McNaughton and Richard Kelly (Hodder Education). I recommend buying enough for all students.
Frequently, activities will reference the Pearson textbook. If you wish to do these activities, this book is Edexcel GCSE Politics AS and A-Level Student Book and eBook - worth snapping up a copy of this also.
I also make use in places of Political Ideologies: An Introduction (5th ed.) by Andrew Heywood, and for Feminism I also make use of The Penguin Book of Feminist Writing (edited by Hannah Dawson – easily found on Amazon) and All the Rebel Women by Kira Cochrane (available for £1.99 as an eBook on Google Books).
LIST OF LESSONS IN THIS RESOURCE
42a What are political ideas?
42b What is liberalism and why has it been called ‘the end of history’?
42c Why are liberals so optimistic about human nature and what does this mean for society and the economy?
42de (2-hour lesson) What are the aims and features of a liberal state?
43a What were the origins of classical liberalism?
43b How did classical liberalism change in the 1800s?
43cd (2-hour lesson) How does modern liberalism differ from classical liberalism?
44a What are the tensions within liberalism?
44b How have the key thinkers within liberalism disagreed?
44c Knowledge test 9
44d Assessment
Further to the 125 lessons I have created for the UK Politics components of the Edexcel A Level, I have also created 50 lessons for the Political Ideas element of the course (Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, Feminism). These lessons, designed to be taught over ten to twelve weeks, include:
LIST OF MATERIALS IN THE FULL 50 LESSONS ACROSS TOPIC BUNDLES
Between 2 and 4 substantial homeworks set per week (answers also provided);
8 assessment opportunities (4 in class, 4 as homework – two per ideology);
4 substantial knowledge tests, each out of 100 marks.
Further reading integrated (although you will need to purchase the relevant books yourself).
The core textbook for students to use is Political Ideas for A-Level (the version that includes Feminism) by Neil McNaughton and Richard Kelly (Hodder Education). I recommend buying enough for all students.
Frequently, activities will reference the Pearson textbook. If you wish to do these activities, this book is Edexcel GCSE Politics AS and A-Level Student Book and eBook - worth snapping up a copy of this also.
I also make use in places of Political Ideologies: An Introduction (5th ed.) by Andrew Heywood, and when it is released in March 2021 I am hoping to also make use of The Penguin Book of Feminist Writing (edited by Hannah Dawson). These are easily found on Amazon.
Topic 6: Political Parties (lessons 06a, 06b, 06c):
LIST OF LESSONS IN THIS RESOURCE
06a What is a political party and what role do parties perform in the UK? (PLUS H/W)
06b How do political parties operate in the UK? (PLUS H/W)
06c How are the main UK political parties funded and why is party funding so controversial?
To teach the Edexcel A Level I have created 125 lessons for UK Politics, based on the model of one teacher (easily adapted for two). These lessons go beyond the minimum requirements of the specification (e.g. studying more pressure groups, more elections, more minor parties and more prime ministers than required) and include:
LIST OF MATERIALS IN THE FULL 125-LESSON BUNDLE
Between 2 and 4 homeworks set per week;
16 assessment opportunities (8 in class, 8 as homework);
An exam technique sheet;
8 substantial knowledge tests, each out of 100 marks;
Further reading integrated (although you will need to purchase the relevant books yourself).
The core textbook for students to use is UK Government and Politics for AS/A-Level, 5th ed. by Philip Lynch, Paul Fairclough and Toby Cooper. I recommend buying enough for all students.
On rare occasions, activities will reference the Pearson textbook. If you wish to do these activities, this book is Edexcel GCSE Politics AS and A-Level Student Book and eBook - worth snapping up a copy of this also.
Further reading homeworks make use of the following books (all easily found on Amazon and not expensive): UK Politics Annual Update 2020, UK Politics Annual Update 2019, UK Government & Politics Annual Update 2018, UK Government & Politics Annual Update 2017, Isabel Hardman’s Why We Get the Wrong Politicians and Steve Richards’ The Prime Ministers: Reflections on Leadership from Wilson to May.
Set of 10 lessons for Edexcel A-Level Politics teaching for Topic 2 “Political Parties”. Based on Hodder (Jenkins, Jeffereies & Tuck) textbook. Lessons can be easily amended for those using other textbooks/versions.
Lessons cover Component 2 for Edexcel. Lessons included are as follows…
L1 - What is a Political Party?
L2 - Left & Right Wing
L3 - Party Funding
L4 - Conservative Party
L5 - Labour Party
L6 - Liberal Democrat Party
L7 - Minority Parties
L8 - The Party System
L9 - What Effects Party Success?
L10 - Review
Unit 1 (Constitution and Federalism) of US Politics based on the Edexcel Scheme of Work.
Powerpoints and worksheets are both included.
This unit goes ‘beyond the textbook’ to help students achieve mastery of the US Constitution
Great for teachers who may be new to the conent or exam board. Exam questions/assessments and how to answer the questions are also included throughout.
LIST OF LESSONS IN THIS RESOURCE
51a When did feminism emerge and how has it been misunderstood?
51b What are the differences between sex and gender and how do these concepts explain feminism?
51c What is patriarchy?
51d Has capitalism made women ‘wage slaves’?
52a How successful has liberal feminism been?
52b What are radical feminist solutions to patriarchy?
52c How has feminism adapted to modern society?
53ab What are the tensions within feminism? (2-hour lesson)
53c How have the key thinkers within feminism disagreed?
53d Knowledge test 12
53e Assessment
53f What are the tensions within political ideas over human nature, society, the economy and the state?
Further to the 125 lessons I have created for the UK Politics components of the Edexcel A Level, I have also created 50 lessons for the Political Ideas element of the course (Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, Feminism). These lessons, designed to be taught over ten to twelve weeks, include:
LIST OF MATERIALS IN THE FULL 50 LESSONS ACROSS TOPIC BUNDLES
Between 2 and 4 substantial homeworks set per week (answers also provided);
8 assessment opportunities (4 in class, 4 as homework – two per ideology);
4 substantial knowledge tests, each out of 100 marks.
Further reading integrated (although you will need to purchase the relevant books yourself).
The core textbook for students to use is Political Ideas for A-Level (the version that includes Feminism) by Neil McNaughton and Richard Kelly (Hodder Education). I recommend buying enough for all students.
Frequently, activities will reference the Pearson textbook. If you wish to do these activities, this book is Edexcel GCSE Politics AS and A-Level Student Book and eBook - worth snapping up a copy of this also.
I also make use in places of Political Ideologies: An Introduction (5th ed.) by Andrew Heywood, and for Feminism I also make use of The Penguin Book of Feminist Writing (edited by Hannah Dawson – easily found on Amazon) and All the Rebel Women by Kira Cochrane (available for £1.99 as an eBook on Google Books).
Updated Politics Taster Day lesson for 2024
This lesson is for the Edexcel course- we cover: Feminism and option 3A USA so some slides are tailored to this.
Lesson is largely discussion based with a true or false quiz to promote discussion.
Covers: Corruption and Accountability, Participation and Protest etc.
Also includes: careers in Politics, famous students of politics, uses of politics alevel for degree level and quotes from students as well as a breakdown of the course.
Also includes some little youtube clips from comedy shows, trailers for Knock Down the House etc.
A-Level Edexcel Politics Revision Notes for Paper 3B – Comparative Politics (Global Politics)
This resource includes detailed revision notes covering all the subject content for all topics of A-Level Edexcel Politics Paper 3B (Comparative Politics: Global Politics).
These revision notes cover all the content in the course specification in a clear and concise format, ensuring that you can learn everything you need to know without the excess complication or unnecessary information you will find in the textbooks. These revision notes are structured according to the course specification, which is included throughout the notes for reference, and each specification point is covered in comprehensive detail to ensure that all of the key subject content, concepts, definitions, and relevant information is understandable and is supported with up-to-date examples, evidence and data throughout to support you developing a strong understanding of all the subject content. These revision notes will help you to develop your knowledge on all the content needed for your A-Level Politics exams!
These revision notes will save you hours of work of trying to understand complicated and excessively detailed textbooks, when you could instead be spending more time learning and memorising the content more easily to ensure you can smash your A-Level Politics exams and achieve the A*!
Need help memorising this content for your exams? Check out our content flashcards, based on these notes, for all topics of A-Level Politics Paper 3B (Comparative Global Politics) on our TES Shop!
This resource is designed for the Edexcel A-Level Politics specification, but the subject content will be useful and applicable for A-Level Politics with other exam boards, and other related subjects.
Notes Included
Revision Notes for Paper 3B (Comparative Global Politics)
Revision Notes for Topic 1 – The State and Globalisation
Revision Notes for Topic 2 – Global Governance (Political and Economic)
Revision Notes for Topic 3 – Global Governance (Human Rights and Environmental)
Revision Notes for Topic 4 – Power and Developments
Revision Notes for Topic 5 – Regionalism and the EU
Revision Notes for Topic 6 – Comparative Theories of Global Politics
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An Introduction to US Government & Politics
To understand the requirements of the USA course.
To understand the foundations of the US Constitution.
Lesson Outline:
Specification overview
Key Words
Comprehension Activity
Link to video
Homework Activity & Question sheet
This lesson references material from the following resource:
American Politics: A Beginner’s Guide - Jon Roper
(The homework task refers to this resource)
LIST OF LESSONS IN THIS RESOURCE
45a What is conservatism and what is the principle of ‘change to conserve’?
45b Why has conservatism’s view of human nature led to it being described as a ‘philosophy of imperfection’?
45c What is the conservative view of society?
45d How have conservatives viewed the purpose of the state and the economy?
46a What were the origins of traditional conservatism?
46b How did conservatism change from the 1800s onwards?
46cd How did New Right conservatism challenge traditional conservative thinking? (2-hour lesson)
47a What are the tensions within conservatism?
47b How have the key thinkers within conservatism disagreed?
47c Knowledge test 10
47d Assessment
Further to the 125 lessons I have created for the UK Politics components of the Edexcel A Level, I have also created 50 lessons for the Political Ideas element of the course (Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, Feminism). These lessons, designed to be taught over ten to twelve weeks, include:
LIST OF MATERIALS IN THE FULL 50 LESSONS ACROSS TOPIC BUNDLES
Between 2 and 4 substantial homeworks set per week (answers also provided);
8 assessment opportunities (4 in class, 4 as homework – two per ideology);
4 substantial knowledge tests, each out of 100 marks.
Further reading integrated (although you will need to purchase the relevant books yourself).
The core textbook for students to use is Political Ideas for A-Level (the version that includes Feminism) by Neil McNaughton and Richard Kelly (Hodder Education). I recommend buying enough for all students.
Frequently, activities will reference the Pearson textbook. If you wish to do these activities, this book is Edexcel GCSE Politics AS and A-Level Student Book and eBook - worth snapping up a copy of this also.
I also make use in places of Political Ideologies: An Introduction (5th ed.) by Andrew Heywood, and for Feminism I also make use of The Penguin Book of Feminist Writing (edited by Hannah Dawson – easily found on Amazon) and All the Rebel Women by Kira Cochrane (available for £1.99 as an eBook on Google Books).
Designed for the AQA A Level in Government & Politics - the Government of the USA Video.
Embedded are some videos within that explains some concepts in more detail.
It has been used as a revision aid as a part of lecture series given during Year 13 study leave.
Updated for 114th Congress
This is a tracker for students to follow different news headlines and see how they are treated differently by rival media groups with BIAS- in this case I chose CNN and Fox News.
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