First Semester I. American Citizenship A. Becoming a U.S. Citizen B. Fundamental rights and liberties 1. first amendment freedoms 2. due process C. Duties of Citizens D. Responsibilities of Citizens E. Community Service F. Character Education II. The Political Process A. Political Parties 1. Functions of political parties 2. Similarities and differences between parties 3. Third parties B. Campaigns 1. evaluation of campaign information 2. role of the media 3. cost of campaigns & campaign finance reform C. Voter Registration III. Foundations of American Government D. Electoral College A. Fundamental Political Principles B. Charters of VA Company of London C. Virginia Declaration of Rights D. Declaration of Independence E. Articles of Confederation F. Virginia Statue for Religious Freedom CE.3a CE.3b CE.3b CE.3c CE.3d CE.3e CE.4a-e CE.5a CE.5b CE.5b CE.5c CE.5c CE.5d CE.5e CE.5f CE.2a 2 weeks 3-4 weeks 2-3 weeks Media ICT Cultural -1-8/14/2008
First Semester (cont d) IV. The United States Constitution A. Goals of the Constitution & Its Amendments 1. The Constitution & The Bill of Rights 2. Purposes outlined in the Preamble B. Structure and Powers of the Government 1. Federalism a. division of power between national and states b. supreme power of the national government c. expressed/enumerated, implied powers d. reserved powers d. denied powers 2. Separation of Powers defined 3. Checks and Balances defined C. Amending Process V. Legislative Branch A. Federal Congress 1. Checks and Balances 2. Separation of Powers B. State General Assembly (10 th Amendment) C. Local Board of Supervisors / City Council D. The Lawmaking Process E. Public Policy 1. The Media 2. Interests groups and lobbyists CE.2c CE.7a CE.7c CE.7d 3-4 weeks 3 weeks and Collaboration Media ICT Cultural -2-8/14/2008
First Semester (cont d) VI. Executive Branch A. Powers and Responsibilities 1. Federal President a. Checks and Balances b. Separation of Powers 2. State - Governor 3. Local Mayor / City or County Manager B. Influence on Policymaking C. Role of Cabinet and other executive agencies,.7b,.7b CE.7b CE.7b 2 weeks and Collaboration Media ICT Cultural The number of class periods used to teach any of the units above (I- VI) is determined by the classroom teacher or grade level team in each school, with the understanding that all SOL s designated above will be taught in their entirety during First Semester. -3-8/14/2008
Second Semester VII. Judicial Branch VIII. Economic Principals and Systems IX. United States Economy A. Structure Federal, State & Local 1. U.S. Court System 2. State Court System 3. Separation of Powers B. Judicial Review 1. Marbury v. Madison 2. Checks and Balances C. Criminal v. Civil Law proceedings D. Juvenile Justice E. Due Process (5 th and 14 th Amendment) A. Scarcity B. Factors of Production (Resources) C. Choice D. Opportunity Cost E. Price F. Incentives G. Supply & Demand H. Production I. Consumption J. Types of Economies A. Characteristics of the U.S. Economy B. Economic Flow C. Global Economy D. Career Education E. Business Organizations / Entrepreneurship F. Private Financial Institutions CE.8a CE.8a, 8b CE.8b, 8b CE.8c CE.8c CE.8d CE.9b CE.9c CE.10b CE.10d CE.12a-d CE.10a CE.10c 4-5 weeks 2-3 weeks 3 weeks Media ICT Cultural -4-8/14/2008
Second Semester (continued) X. The Role of Government in the Economy XI. Historical Research Paper or Project A. Marketplace Competition B. Public Goods and Services C. Taxation (16 th Amendment) D. Federal Reserve System E. Consumer & Property Rights CE.11a CE.11b CE.11c CE.11d CE.11e 3-4 weeks Any topic or topic of the teacher or student s choice NA NA Required to be taught at a time of the teacher s choosing Media ICT Cultural The pacing guide for second semester is based on 13-16 weeks of instruction. All teachers should continually review and revise instructional pacing to accommodate activities that are planned within the school as well as enrichment and review activities. -5-8/14/2008
State SOL Assessment Blueprint Principles and Structure of American Constitutional Government Rights and Responsibilities of American Citizenship CE.2a-c -d CE.7a-d CE.8a-d CE.3a-e CE.4a-e SOLs # of Questions 13 Unit of Study III. Foundation of American Government IV. The United States Constitution V. Legislative Branch VI. Executive Branch VII. Judicial Branch Percentage of Test 32.5% 5 I. American Citizenship 12.5% CE.5a-f 7 II. The Political Process 17.5% Economic Principles and Systems The Role of Government in the Economy -c 5 CE.10a-d CE.12a-d VIII. IX. 12.5% 5 IX. 12.5% CE.11a-e 5 X. The Role of Government in the Economy 12.5% Standards of Learning CE.1a-e will be assessed throughout the reporting categories Standards of Learning Excluded from This Test: CE.1f-g. Total Number of Operational Items 40 Field-Test Items* 10 Total Number of Items 50 * Field-test items will not be used to compute students scores on the test. Media ICT Cultural -6-8/14/2008