Download the teaching and learning plan for this section of Unit II: Political Systems (the legislative branch) above.

In this section of the Higher Politics course, you will compare the influence of the legislative branch within two chosen systems. We have chosen to compare the UK and US systems.

We will explore

• the passage of legislation
• the ability to scrutinise the actions of government
• the role of committees

Before we begin, it is important that you understand what the legislative branch is in the UK and the USA.

Follow the links to the short videos below before you begin the lessons and tasks.

What is the legislative branch in the USA?

What is the legislative branch in the UK?