People and Parliament

Students examine the roles of those in Parliament. In this British government lesson, students participate in a mock election and conduct research regarding the difference between Parliament and government. 

Students are introduced to the principal of ministerial responsibility and identify ways in which ministers account for their actions. In this executive government lesson plan, students roleplay a situation to determine...

Students study the ideas and experiences that shaped the founding fathers' perspective about government. In this the government lesson plan, students examine the Articles of Confederation as they relate to the power of government....

American Government learners will appreciate the clear review in this worksheet after learning about the principles of government. Ten questions challenge students to consider the rights of sovereign states, as well as the social...

Students take a closer look at the responsibilities of British Parliament. For this British government lesson, students participate in a simulation that requires them to examine the stages of bill passage in Parliament. 

Students take a closer look at the responsibilities of British Parliament. In this British government lesson, students participate in a simulation that requires them to examine the stages of bill passage in Parliament. 

This history presentation covers the key players, shifts in government, and social changes that occurred from the end of Roman Britain to the development of Parliament in the 14th century—a valuable tool for explaining this fascinating...

Compares Congress and the three equally powerful branches of the United States government to the British Parliament and its House of Commons.

Britain's decision not to bomb German death camps in World War II has provided many questions for historians, but with a primary source analysis lesson, high school students may be a step closer to finding out the truth. Learners read...

How is the United Nations structured? Learn all about it with a video from the Office of War that documents the 1945 United Nations conference, and describes how the United Nations is structured.