Unit 4: Branches of Government/Geopolitics

SS-Gov.9-12.17: Evaluate and explain the relationships among the branches of government, including federalism, separation of powers, the supremacy clause, the necessary and proper clause, judicial review, executive privilege, pocket veto, executive orders, quorum, filibuster, and other related topics. 

SS-Gov.9-12.23: Evaluate multiple procedures for making governmental decisions at the local, state, national, and international levels.

SS-Gov.9-12.25: Evaluate the intended and unintended consequences of the implementation of public policy, specifically looking at the bureaucracy, citizen feedback, public opinion polls, interest groups, media coverage, and other related topics.

• LT 11: I can identify the purpose, responsibilities and function of each of the branches of government established by the Constitution.

• LT 12: I can explain the structure within each of the branches of government.

• LT 13: I can explain how law and public policy are established at the various levels of government.

• LT 14: I can evaluate U.S. international policy for different regions of the world.

  • 4.1 Congressional Organization

  • 4.2 Congressional Powers/Committees

  • 4.3 How a Bill Becomes a Law

  • 4.4 The Presidency

  • 4.5 Bureaucratic Society

  • 4.6 Federal Court System

  • 4.7 Geopolitical Theories

  • 4.8 Faultlines & Flashpoints

  • 4.9 The American Empire

  • 4.10 Threats to U.S. Security

  • 4.11 Foreign Policy & Diplomatic Procedures

• MEMRISE TERMS

• DAILY WORK TO DO