American Government and Economics Curriculum Maps

American Government and Economics Curriculum Maps Curriculum Map Study of Government and Constitution (25 Days) Civil Liberties and Rights (15 Days) Political and Electoral Process (20 Days) The Legislative Branch (15 Days) The Executive Branch (15 Days) Midterm Discussion and Evaluations (5 Days) Study of Economics (25 Days) Study of Public Policy (20 Days) The Judicial Branch (15 Days) State and Local Government (20 Days) Final Discussion and Evaluations (5 Days) CDSD-American Government 6-11-12 1

CURRICULUM MAP Content Map of Unit Topic: Study of Government and Constitution Grade: 9 th -12 th Key Learning(s): Unit Essential Question(s): PA State Standards Government s are established with various principles and exist in many forms. However, the main function of each is to protect the society in which it exists. What are the major forms, origins and functions of government? 5.1.A, 5.1.B, 5.1.C, 5.1.E, 5.1.F, 5.1.G, 5.1.H, 5.1.I, 5.1.J, 5.1.K, 5.1.M 5.2.A, 5.2.B, 5.2.C, 5.2.D, 5.2.E, 5.2.F, 5.2.G 5.3.E, 5.3.G, 5.3.K Concept: Concept: Concept: Study and Forms of Government Origins and the Constitution Federalism What is government and what elements What are the origins, parts and principles of How does Federalism divide government power? describe the many forms? the Constitution? Government, State, Public Policy, Legislative Power, Executive Power, Judicial Power, Democracy, Dictatorship, Federal Government, Presidential Government Limited Government, Representative Government, Popular Sovereignty, Preamble, Articles, Amendments, Rule of Law, Checks and Balances, Judicial Review, Separation of Powers Elements and Theories of the State, Purposes of Government, Classifying Governments, Concepts and Forms of Democracy, Citizenship, Politics and Power Landmark Documents, First and Second Continental Congress, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Shay s Rebellion, The Convention, Great Compromise, Federalists v Anti-Federalists, Constitution and Bill of Rights, Formal v Informal Amendments Federalism, Division of Powers, Delegated Powers, Reserved Powers, Concurrent Powers Supremacy Clause, Enabling Act, Grants and Mandates, Interstate Compacts, Full Faith and Credit Clause, Privileges and Immunities Clause, Extradition, Devolution CDSD-American Government 6-11-12 2

KUD American Government Unit One: Study of Go vernment and Constitution What do I want my students to. Know, Understand, and be able to Do at the end of this unit? Know Understand Do Characteristics, theories, and forms of government Rights, responsibilities, duties, and privileges of American citizenship Basic principles of the Constitution Distribution of power between Federal and State Government Governments are established with various principles and exist in many forms. The main function of each is to protect the society in which it exists. Students will do various assessments to demonstrate acquisition of knowledge. CDSD-American Government 6-11-12 3

CURRICULUM MAP Content Map of Unit Topic: Civil Liberties and Rights Grade: 9 th -12 th Key Learning(s): Unit Essential Question(s): PA Standards: Throughout history the government has worked to interpret Civil Liberties and Rights to better protect society. How have Civil Liberties and Rights progressed throughout history? 5.1.J, 5.1.L 5.2.A, 5.2.B, 5.2.C, 5.2.D, 5.2.E, 5.2.F 5.3.A, 5.3.B, 5.3.D, 5.3.E, 5.3.G Film: Gideon s Trumpet Concept: Civil Liberties Concept: Civil Rights How has the interpretation of Civil Liberties evolved? How has the interpretation of Civil Rights evolved? Civil Liberties, Due Process, Incorporation, Prior Restraint, Libel, Slander, Sedition, Police Power, Probable Cause, Search Warrant, Double Jeopardy, Capital Punishment, Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Habeas Corpus, Bill of Attainder, Ex Post Facto, Bench Trial, Grand Jury Bill of Rights, Establishment Clause, Free Exercise Clause, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Assembly, Right To Privacy, Exclusionary Rule, Miranda Rule Civil Rights, Affirmative Action, Segregation, De Jure Segregation, De Facto Segregation, Discrimination, Immigrant Minority Rights, Equal Protection Clause, Jim Crow South, Separate But Equal, Civil Disobedience, Civil Rights Acts, Equality of Result, Equality of Opportunity, CDSD-American Government 6-11-12 4

KUD American Government Unit Tw o: Civil Liberties and Rights What do I want my students to. Know, Understand, and be able to Do at the end of this unit? Know Understand Do How the interpretation of Civil Liberties evolved. How the interpretation of Civil Rights evolved. Throughout history the government has worked to interpret Civil Liberties and Rights to better protect society. Students will do various assessments to demonstrate acquisition of knowledge. CDSD-American Government 6-11-12 5

CURRICULUM MAP Content Map of Unit Topic: Political and Electoral Process Grade: 9 th -12 th Key Learning(s): Unit Essential Question(s): PA State Standards Political Parties were formed to provide a political voice to citizens and have evolved through history. Public opinion, media and interest groups have also evolved to influence the electoral process. What factors influence political decisions and the election process? 5.2.A, 5.2.D, 5.2.E, 5.2.G 5.3.E, 5.3.F, 5.3.H, 5.3.I, 5.3.J Concept: Concept: Concept: Political Opinion and Voting Political Parties and Elections Mass Media and Interest Groups What factors influence political behavior and How do political parties and elections What impact does mass media and interest voting? function? groups have on elections? Suffrage, Electorate, Registration, Gerrymandering, Political Efficacy, Political Socialization, Split Ticket Voting, Straight Ticket Voting Political Party, Major Parties, Minor Party, Partisanship, General Election, Caucus, Primary, Absentee Voting, Precinct, Polling Place, Ballot Political Culture, Political Tolerance, Civic Duty, Political Opinion and Polls, Ideology, Suffrage Stages, Voter Qualifications, Voting Amendments, Civil Rights Acts, Voting Rights Act 1965, Voting Patterns Political Party Functions, Party Systems, Party Eras, Nominating Process, Campaigns, Hard v Soft Money, PAC s Public Opinion, Public Agenda, Mass Media, Interest Groups, Propaganda, Lobbying Mass Media Functions, Types of Mass Media, Horse-Race Media, Interest Group Functions, Types of Interest Groups, Social Movements CDSD-American Government 6-11-12 6

KUD American Government Unit Three: Political and Electoral Process What do I want my students to. Know, Understand, and be able to Do at the end of this unit? Know Understand Do Factors that influence political behavior and voting. Functions of political parties and elections Impact mass media and interest groups have on elections. Political Parties were formed to provide a political voice to citizens and have evolved through history. Public opinion, media and interest groups have also evolved to influence the electoral process. Students will do various assessments to demonstrate acquisition of knowledge. CDSD-American Government 6-11-12 7

Curriculum Map Content Map of Unit Topic: The Legislative Branch Grade: 9 th -12 th Key Learning(s): Unit Essential Question(s): PA Standards: The Legislative Branch exists to pass legislation and create policies that will better protect the freedom of American citizens. How does the Legislative Branch support government and citizens? 5.2.D, 5.2.E 5.3.A, 5.3.B, 5.3.C, 5.3.D, 5.3.E Film: Mr. Smith Goes To Washington Concept: Congress Concept: Congress and Lawmaking What structure and power exists in Congress? How does Congress conduct the lawmaking process? Term, Session, Special Session, Apportion, Reapportion, Off-Year Election, Constituency, Oversight, Expressed Powers, Implied Powers, Inherent Powers, Appropriate Congress Evolution, House of Representatives, Senate, Congress Roles, Article I, Legislative Power, Non-Legislative Power, Gibbons v Ogden, McCulloch v Maryland, Necessary and Proper Clause Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, President Pro Tempore, Floor Leader, Whip, Seniority Rule, Bill, Resolution, Rider, Filibuster, Cloture, Veto, Pocket Veto State of the Union, Committees, How A Bill Becomes Law, Divided v Unified Government, Earmarks and Pork Politics CDSD-American Government 6-11-12 8

KUD American Government Unit Four: Legislative Branch What do I want my students to. Know, Understand, and be able to Do at the end of this unit? Know Understand Do The structure and power of Congress. The lawmaking process of Congress. The Legislative Branch exists to pass legislation and create policies that will better protect the freedom of American citizens. Students will do various assessments to demonstrate acquisition of knowledge. CDSD-American Government 6-11-12 9

Curriculum Map Content Map of Unit Topic: The Executive Branch Grade: 9 th -12 th Key Learning(s): Unit Essential Question(s): PA Standards : The Executive Brach exists to enforce legislation and select policies that will better protect the freedom of American citizens. How does the Executive Branch support government and citizens? 5.2.D, 5.2.E 5.3.A, 5.3.B, 5.3.D, 5.3.E Concept: The Presidency Concept: The Bureaucracy What structure and power exists in the Presidency? What structure and power exists in the Bureaucracy? Chief of State, Chief Executive, Chief Administrator, Chief Diplomat, Commander in Chief, Chief Legislator, Chief of Party, Chief Citizen, Presidential Succession, Electoral College, Direct Popular Election, Executive Order, Executive Agreement President, Vice President, Presidency Structure, 12 th Amendment, 25 th Amendment, Gridlock, Nominations and Election, Lame Duck, Impeachment, Article II, Executive Powers, Diplomatic Powers, Legislative and Judicial Powers Bureaucracy, Bureaucrat, Administration, Executive Office, Executive Departments, Secretary, Attorney General, Independent Agencies, Civil Service, Spoils System, Patronage, Bipartisan Bureaucracy Elements and Structure, Proxy Government, Iron Triangle, Issue Network, Red Tape, White House Offices, The Cabinet, Government Agencies, Pendleton Act CDSD-American Government 6-11-12 10

KUD American Government Unit Five: Executive Branch What do I want my students to. Know, Understand, and be able to Do at the end of this unit? Know Understand Do The structure and power of the Presidency. The structure and power of the Bureaucracy. The Executive Branch exists to enforce legislation and select policies that will better protect the freedom of American citizens. Students will do various assessments to demonstrate acquisition of knowledge. CDSD-American Government 6-11-12 11

CURRICULUM MAP Content Map of Unit Topic: Study of Economics Grade: 9 th -12 th Key Learning(s): Unit Essential Question(s): PA Standards: The global marketplace has been marked by the emergence of technology, outsourcing and increased trade. As a result, individuals and governments have been forced to make even tougher decisions about economic policies. How do economic decisions of individuals and institutions impact society? 6.1.A 6.1.D 6.2.A 6.2.L 6.3.A 6.3.F 6.4.A 6.4.G 6.5.A 6.5.H Concept: Microeconomics Concept: Macroeconomics How do individuals and firms make decisions to fulfill wants and needs? How do institutions and governments make decisions to promote economic growth? Economics, Microeconomics, Factors of Production, Command Economy, Mixed Economy, Market Economy, Specialization, Supply, Demand, Scarcity, Producer, Consumer, Wants, Need, Shortage, Surplus Wants v Resources, Economic Systems, Opportunity Cost, Comparative Advantage, Law of Supply and Demand, Price Control Gross Domestic Product, Gross National Product, Unemployment, Inflation, Deflation, Consumer Price Index, Recession, Depression, Income Circular Flow Model, Business Cycle, Types of Unemployment, Labor Force, Trade and Tariffs, Loans and Credit, Risk and Reward CDSD-American Government 6-11-12 12

KUD American Government Unit Six: Study of Economics What do I want my students to. Know, Understand, and be able to Do at the end of this unit? Know Understand Do Factors that impact economic decisions. Factors that impact economic markets. The global marketplace has been marked by the emergence of technology, outsourcing, and increased trade. Individuals and governments have been forced to make even tougher decisions about economic policies. Students will do various assessments to demonstrate acquisition of knowledge. CDSD-American Government 6-11-12 13

Curriculum Map Content Map of Unit Topic: Public Policy Grade: 9 th -12 th Key Learning(s): Unit Essential Question(s): PA Standards: The Government enacts many different policies on many different issues to help protect society and ensure progress. This process is quite complex and is impacted by factors across the globe. How is federal public policy formed and enforced? 5.2.D, 5.2.E 5.3.E, 5.3.I, 5.3.K 5.4.A, 5.4.B, 5.4.C, 5.4.D, 5.4.E Concept: Domestic Policy Concept: Foreign Policy How is domestic policy formed and enforced? How is foreign policy formed and enforced? Monetary Policy, Fiscal Policy, Progressive Tax, Regressive Tax, Tax Return, Payroll Tax, Interest, Deficit, Surplus, Public Debt, Entitlement, Controllable Spending, Uncontrollable Spending, Free Enterprise, Laissez-Faire Article I Section 8-9, Federal Budget, Federal Reserve Board, Economic Policy and Theory, Globalization Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, Foreign Aid, Ambassador, Terrorism, Isolationism, Containment, Deterrence, Collective Security, Human Rights National Security, Defense Departments and Agencies, Policy Eras, NATO, United Nations, Worldviews, Polarization, Environmental Policy, Global Warming and Pollution CDSD-American Government 6-11-12 14

KUD American Government Unit Seven: Study of Public Policy What do I want my students to. Know, Understand, and be able to Do at the end of this unit? Know Understand Do The enforcement and formation of domestic policy. The enforcement and formation of foreign policy. The government enacts many different policies on many different issues to help protect society and ensure progress. This process is quite complex and is impacted by factors across the globe. Students will do various assessments to demonstrate acquisition of knowledge. CDSD-American Government 6-11-12 15

Curriculum Map Content Map of Unit Topic: The Judicial Branch Grade: 9 th -12 th Key Learning(s): Unit Essential Question(s): PA Standards: The Judicial Branch exists to interpret laws and provide guidance on the liberties that protect citizen s rights. How does the Judicial Branch support government and citizens? 5.1.J, 5.1.L 5.2.A, 5.2.B, 5.2.C, 5.2.D, 5.2.E, 5.2.F 5.3.A, 5.3.B, 5.3.D, 5.3.E, 5.3.G Film: 12 Angry Men Concept: Federal Court System Concept: The Supreme Court What structure and power exists in the Federal Courts? What structure and power exists in the Supreme Court? Inferior Courts, Jurisdiction, Exclusive Jurisdiction, Concurrent Jurisdiction, Original Jurisdiction, Plaintiff, Defendant, Criminal Case, Civil Case, Docket, Certificate, Civilian Tribunal, Court Martial Dual Court System, Article III, Types of Jurisdiction, District Courts, Appeals Courts, Supreme Court, Special Courts Judicial Review, Supreme Court, Chief Justice, Litmus Test, Precedent, Writ of Certiorari, Majority Opinion, Concurring Opinion, Dissenting Opinion, Stare Decisis, Judicial Activism, Judicial Restraint Supreme Court Structure, Supreme Court Operation, Supreme Court Landmarks CDSD-American Government 6-11-12 16

KUD American Government Unit Eight: Judicial Branch What do I want my students to. Know, Understand, and be able to Do at the end of this unit? Know Understand Do The structure and power in Federal Courts. The structure and power of the Supreme Court. The Judicial Branch exists to interpret laws and provide guidance on the liberties that protect citizen s rights. Students will do various assessments to demonstrate acquisition of knowledge. CDSD-American Government 6-11-12 17

Curriculum Map Content Map of Unit Topic: State and Local Government Grade: 9 th -12 th Key Learning(s): Unit Essential Question(s): PA Standards: State and local governments have a rich history and are conducted to apply appropriate protection for their population. How is government conducted at the state and local level? 5.1.D, 5.1.F, 5.1.I 5.2.D, 5.2.E 5.3.A, 5.3.D, 5.3.E Concept: State Government Concept: Local Government What structure and power exists in state government? What structure and power exists in local government? Fundamental Law, Statutory Law, Constituent Power, Initiative, Referendum, Recall, Item Veto, Common Law, Criminal Law, Civil Law, Felony, Misdemeanor, Jury, Bench Trial State Constitutions, State Legislatures, Governor, State Administrators, State Courts, Justice of the Peace, Magistrate, Costs v Benefits, Deregulation and Devolution County, Township, Special District, Charter, Zoning, Metropolitan Area, Urbanization, Welfare, Property Tax, Assessment, Entitlement Local Government Officials, Mayor, State and Local Services, Social Welfare, Medicaid, Medicare, Means Test, Financing State and Local Government CDSD-American Government 6-11-12 18

KUD American Government Unit Nine: State and Local Government What do I want my students to. Know, Understand, and be able to Do at the end of this unit? Know Understand Do The structure and power in State Government. The structure and power in Local Government. State and local governments have a rich history and are conducted to apply appropriate protection for their population. Students will do various assessments to demonstrate acquisition of knowledge. CDSD-American Government 6-11-12 19