Unit 1: Forms of Government/Role of democracy

SS-Gov.9-12.15. Analyze the origins of government with attention to the purpose of government, various theories of democracy, rule of law, and alternative models from other nations and groups. 

SS-Gov.9-12.19- Evaluate the effectiveness of political action in changing government and policy, such as voting, debate, contacting officials, campaign contributions, protest, civil disobedience, and any alternative methods to participation. 

• LT 1: I can identify how political systems are defined.   

• LT 2: I can explain the strategies for effective political action that impact local, state, and national government. 

• LT 3: I can explain the significance of voluntary and involuntary civic participation to a well-functioning democratic society.

• LT 4: I can explain the economic systems that countries use.

  • 1.1 Oligarchy

  • 1.2 Autocracy

  • 1.3 Democracy

  • 1.4 Government in the 50 States

  • 1.5 Necessity of Government & Politics

  • 1.6 Purpose of Government

  • 1.7 Purposes & Functions of Law

  • 1.8 Rights of the Accused

  • 1.9 Criminal Justice Process

  • 1.10 Capitalism, Socialism, Communism

• MEMRISE TERMS

• DAILY WORK TO DO

• Unit 1 Review