A grid sheet with lots of examples of pressure groups in America

Table comparing the differences between Republicans and Democrats

4 summary worksheets for students to complete Includes: Functions of Pressure Groups Why do Pressure Groups have such importance in the USA Methods used by Pressure Groups Arguments for and against PRessure Groups Factors that influence Pressure Group success

Summary worksheet where students fill in the blanks on US Pressure groups

Two summary tables showing the strengths and weaknesses of the electoral college- could be used as a card sort or essay plan

A table giving details about the factors that affect the way congress votes- empty version included if you want students to complete independently

First document is a neat summary of over 40 Supreme Court Cases up to and including 2018. It is split into the different areas that each case concerns including areas such as: Race Abortion Religion Federalism Freedom of Speech Guns Punishments Justice Limiting Congressional Power Limiting Presidential Power The second document is an overview of the appointment of Supreme Court Justices from Stevens (1975) to Gorsuch (2017). Also includes failed nominations of Bork, Miers and Garland

Presentation explaining the different factions within US Political Parties Includes Old Left/Progressives New Democrats Blue Dogs Compassionate Conservatives Social Conservatives Fiscal Conservatives Tea PArty/Freedom Caucus

A big summary table showing the factors that have influenced the outcome of previous elections 1960-2012

Set of 12 worksheets giving an overview of the role of Congress

An overview of Obama’s Presidency. Excellent for any topic on the US President. Also includes factors behind his election wins and 2010+2014 midterms