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Topic 1: Foundations of Government
>> Government is commonly considered a necessary part of society. Because of this, almost all states have governments. Many governments share common features and purposes. The types of government, though, can vary greatly, from dictatorships to democracies. In addition, not all governments effectively perform the services required of them. Why do governments exist? What should governments do?
PowerPoint Lecture Resources
1.1 Government and the State
1.2 Forms of Government
1.4 Basic Concepts of Democracy
Assignment Resources
1.1 Reading Comp (Characteristics of the State; Theories of the Origin of the State)
1.1 Core Worksheet (Preamble)
1.2 Reading Comp (Forms of Government)
1.4 Reading Comp (Five Concepts of Democracy)
1.4 Core Worksheet (Concepts of Democracy; Duties/Responsibilities of Citizens)
Study Guide
1.1 Government and the State
1.2 Forms of Government
1.4 Basic Concepts of Democracy
Assignment Resources
1.1 Reading Comp (Characteristics of the State; Theories of the Origin of the State)
1.1 Core Worksheet (Preamble)
1.2 Reading Comp (Forms of Government)
1.4 Reading Comp (Five Concepts of Democracy)
1.4 Core Worksheet (Concepts of Democracy; Duties/Responsibilities of Citizens)
Study Guide
CrashCourse: Introduction to Government - Worksheet
CrashCourse: Introduction to Government - Transcript
CrashCourse: Introduction to Government - Transcript
Topic 2: The Beginnings of American Government
PowerPoint Lecture Resources
2.1 - Our Political Beginnings
2.2 - Coming of Independence
2.3 - Critical Period
2.4 - Creating the Constitution
2.4 - Ratification of the Constitution
Assignment Resources
2.1 Reading Comp (Political Beginnings - Assessment Form)
2.2 Reading Comp (Coming of Independence - Assessment Form)
2.2 Core Worksheet (Stamp Act Political Cartoons)
2.3 Reading Comp (Weakness of the Articles; Critical Period - Assessment Form)
2.4 Reading Comp (Plans/Compromises; Federalists/Anti-Federalists; Creating/Ratifying - Assessment Form)
2.1 - Our Political Beginnings
2.2 - Coming of Independence
2.3 - Critical Period
2.4 - Creating the Constitution
2.4 - Ratification of the Constitution
Assignment Resources
2.1 Reading Comp (Political Beginnings - Assessment Form)
2.2 Reading Comp (Coming of Independence - Assessment Form)
2.2 Core Worksheet (Stamp Act Political Cartoons)
2.3 Reading Comp (Weakness of the Articles; Critical Period - Assessment Form)
2.4 Reading Comp (Plans/Compromises; Federalists/Anti-Federalists; Creating/Ratifying - Assessment Form)
CrashCourse: Constitution, Articles, and Federalism - Worksheet
CrashCourse: Constitution, Articles, and Federalism - Transcript
CrashCourse: Constitution, Articles, and Federalism - Transcript
Topic 3: The Constitution
Lecture PowerPoint Notes
3.1 - The 6 Basic Principles of the Constitution
3.2.1 - Formal Amendment
3.2.2 - Informal Amendment
3.3 - Federalism
3.4 - National Government and the 50 States
Assignment Resources
3.1 Reading Comp (Basic Principles)
3.2 Reading Comp (Formal/informal Amendments)
27 Questions and 27 Amendments
3.3 Reading Comp (Federalism-Types of Power; Core Worksheet; Federalism - Assessment Form)
3.4 Reading Comp (Government & 50 States / Interstate Relations - Assessment Forms)
3.1 - The 6 Basic Principles of the Constitution
3.2.1 - Formal Amendment
3.2.2 - Informal Amendment
3.3 - Federalism
3.4 - National Government and the 50 States
Assignment Resources
3.1 Reading Comp (Basic Principles)
3.2 Reading Comp (Formal/informal Amendments)
27 Questions and 27 Amendments
3.3 Reading Comp (Federalism-Types of Power; Core Worksheet; Federalism - Assessment Form)
3.4 Reading Comp (Government & 50 States / Interstate Relations - Assessment Forms)
CrashCourse: Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances - Worksheet
CrashCourse: Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances - Transcript
CrashCourse: Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances - Transcript
Topic 4: The Legislative Branch
Lecture PowerPoint Notes
National Legislature
Members of Congress
House of Representatives
The Senate
Assignments and Resources
House and Senate Chart
National Legislature
Members of Congress
House of Representatives
The Senate
Assignments and Resources
House and Senate Chart
Topic 5: The Executive Branch
Lecture PowerPoint Resources
5.1 - President and Succession Lecture Notes
5.3 - Growth of Presidential Power Lecture Notes
5.1 - President and Succession Lecture Notes
5.3 - Growth of Presidential Power Lecture Notes
Topic 7: The Judicial Branch
CrashCourse: Structure of the Court System - Worksheet
CrashCourse: Structure of the Court System - Transcript
CrashCourse: Structure of the Court System - Transcript
Topic 10: Public Opinion
Lecture PowerPoint Resources
Formation of Public Opinion
Measuring of Public Opinion
The Role of Mass Media
Formation of Public Opinion
Measuring of Public Opinion
The Role of Mass Media
Topic 11: Political Parties
PowerPoint Resources:
Chapter 11.1 Political Parties
Project Resources:
Political Party Project Guide
Student Login for Weebly
Political Party Webpages: (password- risegov)
Team 1 - Peafowl Party
Team 2 - Freedom Party
Team 3 - A.B.S. Party
Team 4 - A.E.P.
Team 5 - Equal Opportunity Party
Team 6 - American Security
Team 7 - Trump
Chapter 11.1 Political Parties
Project Resources:
Political Party Project Guide
Student Login for Weebly
Political Party Webpages: (password- risegov)
Team 1 - Peafowl Party
Team 2 - Freedom Party
Team 3 - A.B.S. Party
Team 4 - A.E.P.
Team 5 - Equal Opportunity Party
Team 6 - American Security
Team 7 - Trump
Presidential Candidate Research Project
Project Resources:
Candidate Research Lesson Plan & Guide (access this for video links)
Candidate & Issues Video Resource Page
Assignment:
Campaign Issue Chart
Candidate Research Chart
Candidate Research Summary Questions
Candidate Research Lesson Plan & Guide (access this for video links)
Candidate & Issues Video Resource Page
Assignment:
Campaign Issue Chart
Candidate Research Chart
Candidate Research Summary Questions
Historical Campaign Ads WebQuest
Project Resources:
Campaign Ad Research Lesson Plan & Guide (access this for video links)
Assignment:
Historic Ad Chart
Campaign Ad WebQuest Assessment
Campaign Ad Research Lesson Plan & Guide (access this for video links)
Assignment:
Historic Ad Chart
Campaign Ad WebQuest Assessment