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1 Year At a Glance Government First Semester United States Government Democracy in Action Three Weeks 1 st 3 weeks 2 nd 3 weeks 3 rd 3 weeks 4 th 3 weeks 5 th 3 weeks 6 th 3 weeks Topics/ Concepts Foundations of American Government The Legislative Branch The Executive Branch The Judicial Branch Liberty and Justice for All Participating in Government Resource: United States Government Democracy in Action Ch 1, Ch 2, Ch 3, Ch 4 Ch 5, Ch 6, Ch 7 Ch 8, Ch 9, Ch 10 Ch 11, Ch 12 Ch 13, Ch 14, Ch 15 Ch 16, Ch 17, Ch18, Ch 19
2 Foundations of American Government: Approximate Time: 3 Weeks (1 st 3 weeks) (ELO) ELO 1. The student will identify the essential features of a state and describe the theories about the origin of government. 1A-B, 2A,2D,3A-B, 4A-B, 5B, 6A- C, 7B, 9G, 10B, 15B, 17C, 18B,21A-E, 22A, 22C-D, 23A Principles of Government Ch 1.1 section 1 4, Chapter 1 Test The student will cite similarities and differences between unitary and federal governments. 1B, 2A-B, 2D,3A-b, 4B, 7A-B, 8A- B, 10A-B, 10D, 12A, 13B, 14A, 16A-D, 17A, 20A Formations of governments 1.2 ELO 2. The student will summarize the relationship between democracy and free enterprise. 1B, 2D, 6C, 8d, 13A, 14A-C, 15B- C, 17A, 18C, 21A-C, 21F, 22A, 22C-D Types of governments. Ward V. Rock 1.3 The student will name the ways the United States has modified its free enterprise system. 1B, 2D, 6A, 6c, 14B, 21A, 21C, 22A, 22D Economics theories and governments. 1.4 The student will explain why colonists expected representative government. 1A, 2A, 3A-B, 8D,10D, 14A,16A, 21A, 21E, 22A, 22D Colonial period. 2.1 Chapter 2 test The student will relate how colonist united against British laws, leading to the Declaration of the Independence. 1A, 2A-d, 3A-B, 8A,16B,17C, 21A, 21F, 22A-B, 22D Independence movement. 2.2 ELO 3. The student will explain the weaknesses and achievements of the Articles of Confederation. 2D, 3A-B, 10C, 13B, 16A, 21A, 21E, 22A Articles of Confederation. 2.3 The student will describe the creation and ratification of the Constitution. 2B-D, 3A-B, 8C-D, 9A, 10A, 14B, 16B, 21A, 21D, 22A, 22D Constitutional convention. 2.4 ELO 4. The student will describe the structure of and principles behind the Constitution. 2A, 8A-B, 8D-E, 9A-C, 9E, 10A-B, 14A, 14C, 21A, 21E, 22A, 22D Structures and principles of the constitution. 3.1 sections 1-4. Ch 3 Test
3 ELO 5. The student will summarize the powers, duties, and roles of the three branches of the federal government. The student will itemize the ways of proposing and ratifying amendments to the Constitution The student will classify amendments by type: those dealing with individual rights, those reflecting societal change, and those affecting the structure and powers of government. 3A-B, 8D, 9A-C, 9F, 12A, 14C, 17C, 21A-B, 22A, 22D 2D, 3A, 8E, 9A-c, 9F-G, 10A, 12A, 18C, 21A, 21C, 22A, 22D 8D-F, 9A, 10A, 10D, 11A, 14B-E, 15B, 19A-C, 21A, 21C, 21E, 22A, 22D
4 Foundations of American Government (continued): Approximate Time: 3 Weeks (1 st 3 weeks) ELO 6. The student will distinguish among the expressed, implied, and inherited powers of the federal government and compare federal powers with state powers. The student will explain how the Constitution regulates interstate relations. 3A-B, 8D-E, 9A-C, 9L, 10B-D, 12A, 14A-D, 21A-C, 21E, 22A, 22D 9A, 9C, 10B, 21A, 22A, 22D sections 1 4, Ch 4 test The student will examine views of and growth of federalism. 2B, 2D, 3A, 6A-B, 9G, 10A-C, 13B, 14C-D, 16A, 16D, 18C, 21A, 21C-D, 21F, 22A, 22C-D 4.3 ELO 7. The student will summarize the impact of federalism on politics. 2D, 3A-B, 8D, 9A, 9L, 10B, 12A, 12C-D, 13B, 16A-B, 16D, 18B-C, 21A, 21E-F, 22A, 22D 4.4
5 The Legislative Branch: Approximate Time: 3 Weeks (2 nd 3 weeks) The student will describe the structure of Congress and list the qualifications for congressional membership. 2B, 2D, 3A, 9A, 9C, 9E, 10A, 12A, 14C, 14F, 16A, 16C-D, 18C, 21A, 21C, 21E-F, 22A, 22D Congressional Membership 5.1 Quizzses for sections 1 5, Ch 5 Test The student will describe the rules and procedures used in the House and explain its role in the lawmaking process. ELO 8. The student will contrast the Senate s leadership and role in the lawmaking process with that of the House. The student will identify kinds of congressional committees and principles by which members will serve on them. The student will explain how staff members and support agencies participate in the legislative process. The student will identify and explain classifications of powers through which Congress makes laws for the nation. The student will discuss occasions in which Congress has exercised its power to conduct investigations and practice legislative oversight. 2B, 9A, 12A, 16C, 18A, 21A, 21E, 22A, 22C-D 3A, 9A-B, 21A, 22A, 22D 9A, 9G, 12A, 15D, 16A, 16C, 17C, 18A, 20A, 21A, 21C, 21E, 22A, 22D 3A, 9A, 21A, 22A, 22D 5A, 6A-B, 7B, 8A, 8D, 9A-C, 9G, 10A-D, 11A-B, 14A, 14C, 17C, 18C, 21A-E, 22A, 22C 14C-E 9A, 9c, 14C, 17C, 21C, 22D The House of Representatives The Senate Congressional Committees Staff and Support Agencies Constitutional Powers Investigations and Oversight sections 1-3, Ch 6 test
6 The Legislative Branch (continued): Approximate Time: 3 Weeks (2 nd 3 weeks) ELO 9. The student will analyze the dynamics in the relationship between the legislative and executive branches of the federal government. 2D, 8D, 12A-B, 16C-D, 17A, Congress and the President 6.3 ELO 10. The student will explain the process by which federal legislation is proposed, reviewed, and enacted. ELO 11. The student will analyze the power of Congress to raise and spend money through tax laws and appropriations bills. The student will identify factors that often influence members of Congress. ELO 12. The student will explain how members of congress help voters in their state or district. 2D, 3A, 9A-B, 14C, 16C-D, 21A, 21E-F, 22A, 22D 9E, 13A, 17C, 21A-C, 21E-F, 22C- D 12A-B,16C- D,17A&C,21A&C,22A&D 17C,19A,21C,22D How a Bill becomes a Law Taxing and Spending Bills Influencing Congress Helping Constituents sections 1 4, Ch 7 test
7 The Executive Branch: Approximate Time: 3 Weeks (3 rd 3 weeks) The student will describe the requirements for the office of president and the role of the vice president. 2D, 2A-B, 11A-B, 16D, 21A, 21F, 22A, 22C-D President and VicePresident 8.1 sections 1 4, Ch 8 test ELO 13. The student will discuss the historical foundations of the Electoral College and its advantages and disadvantages. 2B&D, 9A-B, 12A-C, 16A-C, 22C- D, Electing the President 8.2 The student will evaluate how politics influences cabinet appointments and relationships. 2B&D, 8D, 9A-B, 11A-B, 16C-D, 21A-B, 22A, 22C-D, 23A The Cabinet 8.3 ELO 14. The student will describe the components of the Executive Office of the President. 2D,8D, 9A-B, 11A, 16C-D, 22A The Executive Office 8.4 The student will summarize the historical changes in the powers of the presidency. 2D, 6A,8D, 9A-B,9D, 22A, 22C- D, 2D,9B, 23A, Presidential Powers 9.1 ch 9 test ELO 15. The student will describe the seven major roles of the president. The student will evaluate the leadership qualities important to the success of a president. ELO 16. The student will describe the functions of the cabinet, agencies, and regulatory commissions. The student will evaluate the effectiveness of the civil service system. 2D, 3A, 8A, 8D, 9A-B, 9E 22A, 22D, 9B-C, 10D, 14A,14C, 16D, 17C, 21C, 22D 2D, 3A,6A-B, 9A-C, 13A 15D, 16B 10A, 11A, 19A, 21A, 22D, 23A Roles of the President Styles of Leadership Bureaucratic Organization The Civil Service System Ch 10 terst
8 The Executive Branch(continued): Approximate Time: 3 Weeks (3 rd 3 weeks) The student will summarize the advantages and disadvantages of the federal bureaucracy. 3A-B, 6A-B, 9A,9D,19A-B, 21A, 22A, 22C-D, 22D, 3A, 9B, 9D, 11A,21A-D,22A-D The Bureaucracy at Work 10.3
9 The Judicial Branch: Approximate Time: 3 Weeks (4 th 3 weeks) ELO 17. The student will compare the jurisdiction of federal and state courts and describe the growth of the Supreme Court. 2D, 8B, 8D, 9C, 9E, 10C, 14C, 14E, 18A-C, 21A-B, 22A, 22C-D Federal Courts 11.1 ch 11 test The student will explain the jurisdiction of constitutional and legislative courts and the method of selecting federal judges. 2D, 9A-C, 11A, 12A-B, 15A, 21E- F, 22A, 22D Lower federal courts 11.2 The student will describe the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, the duties of its justices, and the way its justices are selected. 2D, 3A, 5A, 8D, 9A, 9C, 9E-F, 11A, 14C, 16C, 17C, 21A, 21C, 22A, 22D Supreme Court 11.3 The student will explain how the Supreme Court selects, hears, and decides cases. 2D, 9C, 14B-E, 21A, 21E-F, 22A, 22C-D Supreme Court procedures ch 12 test ELO 18. The student will identify ways the Supreme Court shapes public policy and explain the limits on the Court s power. 2D, 8D, 9A-C, 9E-F, 10D, 14A-E, 18B-C, 21A, 21E, 22A-D Shaping public policy 12.2 The student will describe the forces that shape the Supreme Court s decisions. 2D, 8D, 9A-C, 9E-F, 15B-C, 18A- B, 21A, 22A, 22D Influences on court decisions. 12.3
10 Liberty and Justice: Approximate Time: 3 Weeks (5 th 3 weeks) ELO 19. The student will discuss constitutional rights and the importance of the nationalization of the Bill of Rights. 2B 2D, 8A, 8E, 9C, 14B, 14C, 14E- F, 15A, 17B, 21A, 22A, 22D Constitutional Rights 13.1 sections 1 4, ch 13 test ELO 20. The student will explain the establishment and free exercise clauses that define the First Amendment s guarantee of religious freedom. 2D, 9C, 10A-B, 14B-C, 17C, 18C, 21A, 21C, 22A, 22C-D Religious freedom 13.2 ELO 21. The student will explain how the First Amendment protects diversity of opinion in the United States. The student will analyze First Amendment protections for the sharing of information and opinions. ELO 22. The student will explain the freedoms and restrictions placed by the First Amendment upon gatherings of people. The student will describe immigration policy and explain how it has changed. ELO 23. The student will explain the requirements for United States citizenship. ELO 24. The student will summarize the rights of Americans accused of crimes. 2D, 3A, 9C, 14B-C, 15B, 17B, 21A, 22A, 22C-D 2D, 9C-D, 14B-C, 17B-C, 21A, 21C, 22A-B, 22D 2D, 3A, 9C, 14B-C, 17B-C, 21A-C, 22A, 22D 2D, 5B, 8F, 9A, 9C, 14B, 14D, 18C, 21A, 21E-F, 22C-D 2A, 2D, 3A, 8E, 9A, 9C, 14C, 15A, 18A, 18C, 21A, 22A, 22C-D 2D, 3B, 9A, 14A-E, 17C, 21A, 21C, 21E, 22A, 22D Free speech. The free press. Freedom of Assembly. Immigration Citizenship Rights of the accused sections 1 5, chy 1`4 test
11 Liberty and Justice (continued): Approximate Time: 3 Weeks (5 th 3 weeks) ELO 25. The students will explain the concept of equal protection and the tests by which the Supreme Court determines discrimination. 2A, 3A-B, 9A. 9C, 14A-E, 17C, 21A, 21C, 21E, 22A, 22D Equal protection of the law The student will contrast trends and laws intended to ensure equal opportunity, privacy, and citizens right to know. 2D, 3A-B, 9A, 9C-D, 14B-E, 15D, 17C, 18A-C, 21A-C, 22D Challenges to civil liberties ELO 26. The student will discuss the major foundations and principles o the American legal system. 1A, 2A, 2D, 8A, 8D, 9A-D, 10D, 14A-B, 14E, 15A, 16D, 21A, 22A, 22D Sources of American law ch 15 test ELO 27. The student will explain the various types of civil law and the steps involved in resolving a civil dispute. The student will classify types of crimes and outline the steps followed in most criminal cases. 2D, 9A, 9C, 14B, 17C, 18C, 21A, 21C, 22A 2D, 3A, 9C, 14B-C, 17A, 17C, 21A, 21C, 21E-F, 22A, 22C-D Civil law. Criminal law
12 Participating in Government: Approximate Time: 3 Weeks (6 th 3 weeks) The student will summarize the role of political parties in American politics. ELO 28. The student will describe the organization and function of American political parties. ELO 29. The student will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the four methods of nominating candidates. 2B, 2D, 3A-B, 11A, 12A-B, 16C, 17A, 17C, 21A, 21E-F, 22A, 22D 2D, 3A-B, 11A, 12A-D, 17C, 21A- C, 21E, 22A, 22D 2D, 11A-B, 12A-d, 16A, 16D, 21A, 22A, 22D Development of political parties. Political parties organization. Nomination of political candidates ch 16 test The student will examine the role campaign financing and political parties play in electing candidates for public office. 2D, 3A, 9A, 9D, 11A-B, 12A-B, 12D, 16A, 16C, 18A, 21A, 21E-F, 22A, 22C-D Election campaigns 17.1 ch 17 test ELO 30. The student will summarize the historical expansion of voting rights. The student will evaluate the factors that influence voters and nonvoters. ELO 31. The student will define the types of interest groups in the United States. The student will explain how lobbyists affect public policy. ELO 32. The student will investigate how public opinion is formed in the United States. 2D, 3A, 8E, 9A, 9C, 11A, 16B-D, 18B-C, 21A, 22A, 22C-D 2D, 3A-B, 12B-D, 16A-D, 17A, 17C, 18C, 20A, 21A-F, 22A, 22C-D 2B, 3A-B, 8C, 10A, 16C, 17A, 21A- B, 22A, 22C 2D, 3A-B, 9A, 9C-D, 15A, 16A, 16C-D, 21A, 21D-F, 22A, 22D 2D, 3A-B, 8F, 9A, 16A, 16C, 17C, 21A, 21F, 22A-D Voting rights expansion Influences on voters. Interest group organizations. Interest group affects on public policy. Shaping public opinion sections 1 4, ch 18 test
13 Participating in Government (continued): Approximate Time: 3 Weeks (6 th 3 weeks) The student will evaluate the methods used to measure public opinion. 2D, 3A-B, 10A, 12A-C, 16C, 21A, 21D-F, 22A Measuring Public opinion The student will examine the major forms of print and electronic media. 2D, 3A-B, 9A, 9D, 15A, 20A, 21A- B,D-F, 22A, 22C Structure of the mass media ch 19 test ELO 33. The student will discuss the role of mass media in the United States politics. 2D, 3A-B, 9A-C, 9E, 11B, 12B, 15A, 16D, 17C, 21A, 21C, 21F, 22A, 22D How the media impacts government The student will evaluate the role the government plays in regulating the mass media. 2D, 3A, 9A, 9C-D, 13A, 14B-C, 17B, 20B, 21A, 21C, 21F, 22A, 22D Regulation of the media. 19.3
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