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1 A Correlation of Magruder's American Government 2011 To the

2 INTRODUCTION This document demonstrates how American Government 2011 meets the. Correlation page references are to the Student and Teacher s Editions. Hailed as a stellar educational resource since 1917, American Government is updated annually so students can explore the most current, most authoritative American government content. It s clear, appealing narrative and engaging technology are enhanced with essential questions, numerous primary sources, and interactive online activities. Various personalized instruction opportunities motivate students of all abilities. Connect: Each unit and chapter introduces students to essential questions of American Government and guides them through an exploration across topics connecting them to the content. Experience: Students experience government by engaging in hands-on activities using primary sources, maps, posters, role-playing cards, and photographs with the American Government: Experience It! Activity Pack. Digital Courseware: Students connect to 21 st century learning with rich digital assets that include two leveled Online Student Editions, simulations, Essential Questions Journal, and interactive assessments. Also includes are the Government on the Go audio and video that feature political dictionaries and audio reviews in both English and Spanish. Teacher s Resources: The Teacher s Resource Library DVD-ROM includes the Teacher s Edition and a wide range of on-level and Foundations lesson plans, worksheets, and assessments. This built-in differentiation allows teachers to selectively choose among the resources that meet the needs of all students. American Government curriculum is aligned with Foundations Series: American Government. 2

3 Table of Contents Grade Principles and Documents of Government Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship How Government Works How International Relationships Function... 8 Grade Principles and Documents of Government Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship How Government Works How International Relationships Function

4 Grade Principles and Documents of Government GRADE A. Apply examples of the rule of law as related to individual rights and the common good B. Analyze the major arguments advanced for different systems of government. SE/TE: Rule of Law, 30, 70, 651 SE/TE: What is Government? 4 11; Forms of Government, 12 18; Basic Concepts of Democracy, C. Analyze the principles and ideals that shape United States government. Liberty / Freedom Democracy Justice Equality D. Compare and contrast the basic principles and ideals found in significant documents: Declaration of Independence United States Constitution Bill of Rights Constitution E. Demonstrate an understanding of how the PA Constitution and the US Constitution coexist. SE/TE: What is Government? 4 11; Forms of Government, 12 18; Basic Concepts of Democracy, 20 25; Our Political Beginnings, 30 34; Limited government, 9, 31, 41, 42, 57, 69 70, 94, 232, 296, , 583, 680, 709, 710; Representative democracy, 13; Majority rule, 20 21; Rule of law, 30, 70, 651; Representative government, 31, 57, , 747; Checks and balances, 57, 71, 72 73, 417, ; Separation of powers, 57, 70 72, 523, 653, 815; Popular sovereignty, 68, 69, 70, 80; Federalism, 71, 74 75, 80, 94 96, , 143, 269, 378, 522, ; also see: Civil Liberties, , ; Civil Rights, SE/TE: Declaration of Independence, 9, 36, 39, 40 41, 43 47, 53; The Critical Period, 48 51; Creating the Constitution, 52 58; Ratifying the Constitution, 59 62; Bill of Rights (U.S.), C16 C17, 60, 80, 81, 82, 549, creation of, , Constitution Study Guide: Amendments, C1, C16 C23; U.S. Constitution, amending, 78 83; also see: State Constitutions, SE/TE: For related material: Federalism, 71, 74 75, 80, 94 96, , 143, 269, 378, 522, ; also see: State Constitutions, F. Analyze the role political symbols play in civil disobedience and patriotic activities. SE/TE: Civil Disobedience, ; also see: Civil Rights: Equal Justice Under Law, ; Diversity and Discrimination in American Society, ; Equality Before the Law, ; Federal Civil Rights Laws,

5 Grade Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship GRADE A. Contrast the rights and responsibilities of a citizen in a democracy with a citizen in an authoritarian system. SE/TE: Citizenship 101, 19, 84, 141, 169, 227, 272, 369, 472, 568, 631, 652, 731; Comparative political systems, ; Historical Political Systems, ; Ideas and Revolutions, ; Transitions to Democracy, ; World Democracies Today, B. Analyze strategies used to resolve conflicts in society and government. SE/TE: Issues of Our Time, 35, 110, 200, 253, 317, 350, 404, 450, 504, 527, 591, 692; Landmark Decisions of the Supreme Court, xvii, 76 77, , , , ; Supreme Court-at-a-Glance, 390, 562, 588, 597, 619; The Supreme Court, C. Examine political leadership and public service in a republican form of government. SE/TE: Congress, ; The Presidency, ; The Presidency in Action, ; The Federal Court System, ; Governing the States, ; Local Government and Finance, ; Responsibilities and duties of Citizenship, 23, 156, 169; Citizenship 101, 19, 84, 141, 169, 227, 272, 369, 472, 568, 631, 652, D. Analyze citizens' roles in the political process toward the attainment of goals for individual and public good. SE/TE: Responsibilities and duties of Citizenship, 23, 156, 169; Citizenship 101, 19, 84, 141, 169, 227, 272, 369, 472, 568, 631, 652, 731; also see: Popular sovereignty, 68, 69, 70, 80; Representative democracy, 13; Majority rule, 20 21; Representative government, 31, 57, , 747 5

6 Grade How Government Works GRADE A. Examine the process of checks and balances among the three branches of government, including the creation of law B. Analyze the roles of local, state, and national governments in policy-making C. Explain how government agencies create, amend and enforce policies in local, state, and national governments D. Explain how citizens participate in choosing their leaders through political parties, campaigns, and elections E. Compare and contrast the different election processes for local, state, and national offices. SE/TE: Checks and Balances, 57, 71, 72 73, 417, ; Separation of powers, 57, 70 72, 523, 653, 815 SE/TE: Federalism, 71, 74 75, 80, 94 96, , 143, 269, 378, 522, ; State Constitutions, ; State Legislatures, ; The Governor and State Administration, ; The Courts and Their Judges, ; Counties, Towns, and Townships, ; Cities and Metropolitan Areas, ; Providing Vital Services, ; Financing State and Local Government, SE/TE: Government at Work: The Bureaucracy, ; The Federal Bureaucracy, ; Executive Office of the President, ; The Cabinet Departments, ; Independent Agencies, ; The Size of Government, 450; Review, SE/TE: Voter Behavior, ; Casting Your Vote, 169; Political Parties, , , , , ; Working on a Political Campaign, 141; The Electoral Process, ; The Nominating Process, ; Elections, ; Money and Elections, SE/TE: The Electoral Process, ; The Nominating Process, ; Elections, ; Money and Elections, ; Election to State Legislatures, 715; Election of Judges, ; Election of Governors, 720, 721 6

7 Grade F. Explain the Supreme Court s role in interpreting the U.S. Constitution. Individual rights States rights Civil rights SE/TE: Landmark Decisions of the Supreme Court, xvii, 76 77, , , , ; Supreme Court-at-a-Glance, 390, 562, 588, 597, 619; The Supreme Court, ; also see: Supreme Court Cases, 21, 22, 76 77, 77, 80, 82 83, 87, 96, , 104, 107, 112, , 114, 155, 157, 161, 162, 163, 165, 166, 167, 168, 207, 250, 276, 278, 280, , 299, 303, 304, 308, , 314, 315, 316, 356, 390, 402, , , 413, 419, 420, 458, 527, , 539, 547, 548, 550, 552, 553, , 556, 557, 558, 559, 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, , 569, , 572, 579, , 585, , 588, 589, 593, 595, 596, 599, , 602, 603, , , 624, 628, 706, , 716, 753, 761, 809, 811, G. Analyze the influence of interest groups in the political process. SE/TE: Interest Groups, , , , 253, ; Lobbyists, 253, , 263, 331, 341, H. Evaluate the importance of freedom of the press and the political influence of mass media. SE/TE: Mass Media and Public Opinion, ; The Formation of Public Opinion, ; Measuring Public Opinion, ; Conducting a Poll, 227; The Mass Media, ; Freedom of Press, 32, 60, 548, 550, I. Explain various types of taxes and their purposes. SE/TE: Taxes, 140, , 316, , 460, 474, 687, 745, 760, J. Compare and contrast various systems of government. SE/TE: What is Government? 4 11; Forms of Government, 12 18; Basic Concepts of Democracy,

8 Grade How International Relationships Function GRADE A. Explain how United States foreign SE/TE: Foreign Policy, 304, 365; Foreign Policy policy is developed. and National Defense, , , , , 504, , 513, B. Explain why and how different foreign policy tools are used to advance a nation s self interest (e.g., diplomacy, economic aid, military aid, sanctions, treaties). SE/TE: Foreign Policy, 304, 365; Foreign Policy and National Defense, , , , , 504, , 513, ; Foreign trade, 56, , C. Identify the role of international organizations. SE/TE: International Law, 309; North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), 323, 672, 692, 695, 697, 700; North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), 416, 486; United Nations, 498, 500, ; North Atlantic Treaty Organization, ; United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), D. Analyze the various mass media outlets and their influence on global issues. SE/TE: Mass Media and Public Opinion, ; The Formation of Public Opinion, ; Measuring Public Opinion, ; Conducting a Poll, 227; The Mass Media, ; also see: Analyze Sources, S14; Compare Viewpoints, S15; Analyze Political Cartoons, S22; Digital Age Literacy, S24 S25; Analyze Images, S E. Identify the politics of interest groups (e.g. business and labor organizations, ethnic and religious organizations) on foreign policy. SE/TE: Types of Interest Groups, ; Interest Groups at Work, ; also see: Foreign Policy and National Defense, , , , , 504, , 513,

9 Grade Principles and Documents of Government GRADE A. Analyze the sources, purposes, functions of law, and how the rule of law protects individual rights and promotes the common good. SE/TE: Majority rule, 20 21; Rule of law, 30, 70, 651; Civil Rights: Equal Justice Under Law, ; Diversity and Discrimination in American Society, ; Equality Before the Law, ; Federal Civil Rights Laws, ; American Citizenship, ; Chapter Assessment, B. Employ historical examples and political philosophy to evaluate the major arguments advanced for the necessity of government C. Evaluate the application of the principles and ideals in contemporary civic life. Liberty / Freedom Democracy Justice Equality D. Evaluate state and federal powers based on significant documents and other critical sources. Declaration of Independence United States Constitution Bill of Rights Constitution SE/TE: What is Government? 4 11; Forms of Government, 12 18; Basic Concepts of Democracy, SE/TE: What is Government?, 4 11; Forms of Government, 12 18; Basic Concepts of Democracy, 20 25; Our Political Beginnings, 30 34; Limited government, 9, 31, 41, 42, 57, 69 70, 94, 232, 296, , 583, 680, 709, 710; Representative democracy, 13; Majority rule, 20 21; Rule of law, 30, 70, 651; Representative government, 31, 57, , 747; Checks and balances, 57, 71, 72 73, 417, ; Separation of powers, 57, 70 72, 523, 653, 815; Popular sovereignty, 68, 69, 70, 80; Federalism, 71, 74 75, 80, 94 96, , 143, 269, 378, 522, ; also see: Civil Liberties, , ; Civil Rights, SE/TE: Federalism, 71, 74 75, 80, 94 96, , 143, 269, 378, 522, ; State Constitutions, ; State Legislatures, ; The Governor and State Administration, ; The Courts and Their Judges, ; Counties, Towns, and Townships, ; Cities and Metropolitan Areas, ; Providing Vital Services, ; Financing State and Local Government, ; also see: Bill of Rights (U.S.), C16 C17, 60, 80, 81, 82, 549, creation of, , Constitution Study Guide: Amendments, C1, C16 C23 9

10 Grade E. Analyze and assess the rights of people as written in the PA Constitution and the US Constitution F: Evaluate the role of nationalism in uniting and dividing citizens SE/TE: Constitution Study Guide: Amendments, C1, C16 C23; U.S. Constitution, amending, 78 83; State Constitutions, ; also see: Amendments 56, 86, 88, 91, 95, 96, 99, 103, 153, 154, 155, 157, 158, 161, 163, , 166, 189, 270, 271, 278, , 300, 309, 318, 319, 367, 370, 371, 373, 375, 376, 389, 390, 397, 420, 458, 547, , , 550, 553, , 569, 578, , 585, 586, 587, 589, 591, 594, 595, , 598, 602, 603, 604, 607, 613, 618, 622, 628, 630, 632, 633, 684, , 753, 761, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, 812, 813, 814, 815 SE/TE: Patriotism, 11, 558; Patriot Act (2001), , 591, Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship Grade A. Evaluate an individual's civil rights, responsibilities and obligations in various contemporary governments. SE/TE: Two Roads to Popular Sovereignty, ; Latin American Independence, 656; Latin America in the Modern Era, 657; Asia and Africa, 658; Fascism and Communism, ; Transitions to Democracy, ; Case Studies in Democracy, ; also see: Equality of All Persons, 21; Majority Rule, Minority Rights, 21; Civil Liberties: First Amendment Freedoms, ; The Unalienable Rights, ; Freedom of Religion, ; Freedom of Speech and Press, ; Freedom of Assembly and Petition, ; Rights of the Accused, ; Civil Rights: Equal Justice Under Law, ; Diversity and Discrimination in American Society, ; Equality Before the Law, ; Federal Civil Rights Laws, ; Declaration of Independence and individual rights,

11 Grade B. Examine the causes of conflicts in society and evaluate techniques to address those conflicts C. Evaluate political leadership and public service in a republican form of government D. Evaluate and demonstrate what makes competent and responsible citizens. SE/TE: Majority rule, 20 21; Rule of law, 30, 70, 651; Citizenship 101: Participating in a Public Debate, 568; Balancing Security and Liberty, 591; Civil Rights: Equal Justice Under Law, ; Diversity and Discrimination in American Society, ; Equality Before the Law, ; Federal Civil Rights Laws, ; American Citizenship, ; Chapter Assessment, ; also see: Title IX, 315, 626, 627, 629; Civil Rights Act (1960), 165; Voting Rights Acts, 153, 154, 157, 162, , 168, 197, 356, 528, 626, 812; Suffrage and Civil Rights, ; Civil Rights Act (1964), 298, 314, 528, 547, 584, 613, 617, 620, , 628; Civil Americans with Disabilities Act (1990), 299, 629; Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 315, 629; Rights Act (1957), 352; Civil Rights Act (1866), 584; Civil Rights Act (1965), 613; Civil Rights Act (1968), 626 SE/TE: Congress, ; The Presidency, ; The Presidency in Action, ; The Federal Court System, ; Governing the States, ; Local Government and Finance, ; Responsibilities and duties of Citizenship, 23, 156, 169; Citizenship 101, 19, 84, 141, 169, 227, 272, 369, 472, 568, 631, 652, 731 SE/TE: Responsibilities and duties of Citizenship, 23, 156, 169; Citizenship 101, 19, 84, 141, 169, 227, 272, 369, 472, 568, 631, 652,

12 Grade How Government Works Grade A. Analyze the changes in power and authority among the three branches of government over time B Compare and contrast policy-making in various contemporary world governments C. Evaluate how government agencies create, amend, and enforce regulations D. Evaluate the roles of political parties, interest groups, and mass media in politics and public policy E. Evaluate the fairness and effectiveness of the United States electoral processes, including the electoral college. SE/TE: Change by Other Means, 85 88; Issues of Our Time: The Environment and States Rights, 110, Congressional War Powers, 317, Expanding Presidential Powers, 404, The Size of Government, 450, Judicial Restraint vs. Activism, 527, Balancing Security and Liberty, 591; Landmark Decisions of the Supreme Court, 76 77, , , , ; The Federalist Papers, ; also see: Judicial review, 71, 73 74, 76 77, 87, 532, 534, 549, 563, 710; Committees of Congress, , , ; Making the Law: The House, ; Making a Law: The Senate, ; Conference committees, 342, 353, 356; Filibuster, 350, , 626; The President s Job Description, ; The Growth of Presidential Power, ; Expanding Presidential Powers, 404; The Executive Powers, ; Diplomatic and Military Powers, ; Legislative and Judicial Powers, ; Executive Office of the President, ; The Cabinet Departments, ; The Federal Court System, ; The National Judiciary, ; The Supreme Court, SE/TE: For related material see: Case Studies in Democracy, SE/TE: Independent Agencies, ; Issues of Our Time: The Size of Government, ; also see: Independent regulatory commissions, 409, 457, 531, SE/TE: Interest Groups, , , , 253, ; Lobbyists, 253, , 263, 331, 341, 470; Mass Media and Public Opinion, ; The Formation of Public Opinion, ; Measuring Public Opinion, ; Conducting a Poll, 227; The Mass Media, ; Political Parties, , , , , ; Working on a Political Campaign, 141 SE/TE: The Electoral Process, ; The Nominating Process, ; Elections, ; Money and Elections, ; also see: Voters and Voter Behavior, ; The Right to Vote, ; Voter Qualifications, ; Voter Behavior, ; Casting Your Vote, 169; Working on a Political Campaign,

13 Grade F. Analyze landmark United States Supreme Court interpretations of the Constitution and its Amendments. SE/TE: Landmark Decisions of the Supreme Court, xvii, 76 77, , , , ; Supreme Court-at-a-Glance, 390, 562, 588, 597, G. Evaluate the impact of interest groups in developing public policy. SE/TE: Interest groups, , , , 253, ; Lobbyists, 253, , 263, 331, 341, H. Evaluate the role of mass media in setting public agenda and influencing political life. SE/TE: Mass Media and Public Opinion, ; The Formation of Public Opinion, ; Measuring Public Opinion, ; Conducting a Poll, 227; The Mass Media, ; Freedom of Press, 32, 60, 548, 550, I. Evaluate tax policies of various states and countries. SE/TE: Taxes and Other Revenues, ; State and Local Taxes, 760, ; also see: Britain s colonial policies, 36 37; Case Studies in Democracy: Regional and Local Government, , J. Evaluate critical issues in various contemporary governments. SE/TE: Issues of Our Time, 35, 110, 200, 253, 317, 350, 404, 450, 504, 527, 591, 692; Latin America in the Modern Era, 657; Asia and Africa, 658; Fascism and Communism, ; Transitions to Democracy, ; Case Studies in Democracy, How International Relationships Function Grade A. Examine foreign policy perspectives, SE/TE: Foreign Policy and National Defense, including realism, idealism, and liberalism , , , , 504, , 513, ; Foreign Trade, 56, , B. Evaluate the effectiveness of foreign policy tools in various current issues confronting the United States (e.g., diplomacy, economic aid, military aid, sanctions, treaties). SE/TE: Isolationism to Internationalism, ; Today s Dangerous World, ; Issues of Our Time: America s Role in the World, 504; Security Alliances,

14 Grade C. Evaluate the effectiveness of international organizations, both governmental and non-governmental. SE/TE: United Nations, 498, 500, ; United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), 510; North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), 416, 486, ; European Union, 17, 35, 698, 700; International Monetary Fund, 510, 511, D. Evaluate the role of mass media in world politics. SE/TE: Promoting American Values, 484; Citizenship 101: Using the Internet as a News Source, 652; What Makes Democracy Succeed? (free press), E. Compare and contrast the politics of various interest groups and evaluate their impact on foreign policy. SE/TE: For related material see: The Nature of Interest Groups,

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