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Topic

Political systems, Democracy & Citizenship

Learning resources

What does liberty mean to you?
Subject Material
Seats of Power by Imtiaz Dharker
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An introduction to the UK Parliament
Subject Material, Interactive content
What is the House of Lords?
Subject Material, Interactive content
What is the House of Commons?
Subject Material, Interactive content
How are laws made in the UK?
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General Elections in the UK
Subject Material, Interactive content
The Role of the Monarch
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How to become President of the United States
Subject Material, Video, Interactive content
Checks and Balances
Subject Material, Audio, Video
The US President and the Cabinet
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Should 16-year-olds be given the vote?
Task, Interactive content
UK vs. Norway's Electoral System
Task, Interactive content
Tasks: UK Parliament
Task, Interactive content
Discussion: the monarchy in the UK
Task, Interactive content
Task - Branches of Government
Task, Interactive content
John F. Kennedy
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Task

Interactive content

Task - Branches of Government

Test your knowledge of the US Branches of Government.

Related content

Checks and Balances

To understand the division of powers between the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government, one must know the term: checks and balances.