Unit 1: Foundations of American Government

SS.9-12.Gov.1. Analyze the origins of government with attention to the purpose(s) of government, and alternative models from other nations and groups.

• SS.9-12.Gov.2. Analyze the Enlightenment principles that informed the structure and principles of the United States government and its institutions.

• SS.9-12.Gov.5. Analyze the role of the government in maintaining order.

• SS.9-12.Gov.12. Critique the influence of intermediary institutions on government and policy.

Learning Targets

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

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

• LT 3: I can analyze the significance of participation to a well-functioning democratic society.

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

Modules

• • 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

Extra

• • MEMRISE TERMS

  • DAILY WORK TO DO

  • Unit 1 Review