Course Description
The purpose of this course is to enable students to gain an understanding of American government and political behavior that is essential for effective citizenship and active involvement in a democratic American society.
Course Goals:
* Foundations of the United States political system.
* Development of the United States governmental system.
* Structure and functions of the United States governmental system at the national and local levels.
* Participation and decision making in civic affairs.
* Democratic beliefs and personal responsibilities.
* Application of critical thinking and decision-making skills.
* Development of the United States governmental system.
* Structure and functions of the United States governmental system at the national and local levels.
* Participation and decision making in civic affairs.
* Democratic beliefs and personal responsibilities.
* Application of critical thinking and decision-making skills.
American Government Course Topics
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1. Foundations of American Government
C. Constitution
2. Political Parties
3. Legislative Branch (Congress)
4. Executive Branch (The Presidency)
5. Judicial Branch (The Courts)
1. Foundations of American Government
C. Constitution
2. Political Parties
3. Legislative Branch (Congress)
4. Executive Branch (The Presidency)
5. Judicial Branch (The Courts)
Syllabus
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Student Survey (1st Day of class)
Student Survey | |
File Size: | 45 kb |
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Lesson Reflection (Must be done after each lesson)
Daily Reflection Questions | |
File Size: | 51 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Honors Assignments
All of the assignments for the course are in the document below. Please note the deadlines. They must be submitted by 11:59pm on the scheduled dates sent to my email. In a word Document, Not in the text of an email. Any email sent not in a word document will be graded, but cut in half. Please follow all directions in the instructions.
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Unit Scales
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