Could math help make American democracy more responsive to the people? From detecting gerrymandered districts to predicting the impact of alternative election methods like ranked-choice voting, neuroscientist Sam Wang outlines how...

The electoral system in the United States needs a redesign, says political reformer Andrew Yang. Exposing the flaws of a system built on poor incentives, he proposes a cost-effective overhaul inspired by primary elections already working...

There is a corruption at the heart of American politics, caused by the dependence of Congressional candidates on funding from the tiniest percentage of citizens. That's the argument at the core of this blistering talk by legal scholar...

The "broken" US political system is actually working exactly as designed, says business leader and activist Katherine Gehl. Examining the system through a nonpartisan lens, she makes the case for voting innovations, already implemented...

Today, Craig is going to talk about political parties and their role in American politics. So, when most people think about political parties they associate them with the common ideologies of the voters and representatives within that...

Supporters show their devotion in all sorts of different ways. Donations, tattoos and, most importantly, buying merch.It's how party members and delegates at the Republican National Convention have been showing their love for their...

Who said it - Trump or Biden?

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez backs Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee amidst age controversySource: Biden-Harris HQ

Political protests erupted outside Downing Street on 5 July.Source: The Independent

Sir Keir Starmer has stormed to a landslide vicory in the UK's General Election, winning a sizeable majority.His position as Prime Minister makes him a world leader, and one of the most powerful people on the planet.But, in New York...

Why is such focus on Kamala Harris as Biden's replacement?Source: The Independent

Ranking the Tory prime ministers from best to worst

Veteran minister Michael Gove becomes latest high-profile Tory to stand downSource: PA

Liz Truss has announced her resignation, with the Conservative party saying they'll be selecting a new leader, and therefore prime minister. For many, it's the last straw after 12 years of Tory rule. For others, they simply don't...

Which Tory leader came out on top at the Conservative Party Conference?Source: The Independent

All four leader candidates spoke at the second day of the Conservative conference but it was former PM Liz Truss who garnered the most attention.

Pupil outcome: I can explain the role of the Prime Minister in the UK and describe how their role differs to other elected leaders across the world. Key learning points: - The UK Prime Minister leads the government in the UK. - Some...

Pupil outcome: I can explain what the bicameral system is and describe the benefits and drawbacks of this system. Key learning points: - Bicameral refers to the two chambers in UK Parliament which are the House of Commons and the House...

Pupil outcome: I can identify different voting systems and analyse the strengths and weaknesses of each. Key learning points: - There are two main voting systems: first-past-the-post and proportional representation. - Advantages of...

It’s election season in the U.S. and this video gives you all the election vocabulary you need to understand the news and join election-related conversations with your friends and family. Typo in the IPA! This is right → polls [poʊlz] :)...

During the general election, presidential candidates and their running mates campaign across the country to gain voter support. Election Day is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, with voters casting ballots...

Following Nicola Sturgeon's resignation and the controversies surrounding the SNP's leadership election, some have speculated that Labour could take advantage and make gains in Scotland. Soes polling bear this out? Could Labour really...

While local elections aren't all that important in isolation, they're a useful barometer of public sentiment on the major parties across the country. So in this video, we break down the upcoming elections and the things you should be...

After Sturgeon's surprise resignation, many have called the future of the SNP and IndyRef2 into question. With some of her potential successors already causing controversy, what does this all mean for the Scottish Independence movement...