Civics+Government

Civics/Government **Foundations of Government** ** 1. ** Examine the foundations of democratic representative government: ** 2. ** Trace the English roots of American democracy: ** 3. ** Describe the  philosophical roots of American Democracy: ** 4 **. Examine the fundamental principles (e.g., equality, natural rights of man, rule of law) in the Declaration of Independence. **Structure of Government** ** 1. ** Analyze why the weak central government and limited powers of the Articles of Confederation demonstrated the need for the Constitution. ** 2. ** Analyze the creation of United States Constitution ** 4. ** Describe the steps leading to the adoption of the Constitution ** 5 **. Analyze the structure, powers, and roles of the legislative branch of the United States government ** 6. **Analyze the structure, powers, and roles of the executive branch of the United States government <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">** 7. **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">Analyze the structure, powers, and roles of the judicial branch of the United States government, including landmark United States Supreme Court decisions <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">** 8 **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">. Analyze the structure, power, and organization of your states government as expressed in the your states Constitution: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">** 9 **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">. Analyze the forms, structure, powers and roles of local government <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">** 10. ** Examine the sovereignty of tribal governments and their relationship to state and federal governments (e.g., jurisdiction, land use, water and mineral rights, gaming pacts). <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">** 11 **. Identify other forms of government under U.S. federal auspices (e.g., protectorates, territories, federal districts). 3 Branches of U.S. Government A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation (LOC) A New Nation (WebQuest) A Constitutional Timeline Advising the President: A Simulated Cabinet Meeting (WebQuest) AKO Titanic Trial The American Jury Annenberg Classroom Argument Wars (iCivics) Bill of Rights (Scholastic) Bill of Rights (History for Kids) The Bill of Rights Birth of a Bill (WebQuest) Branches of Government (Think Quest) Branches of Power (iCivics) By Popular Demand (LOC) Charters of Freedom Charting the Three Branches of Government (Education World) Checks and Balances (Fact Monster) Checks and Balances Classroom Law Project Common Law Congress for Kids Congress Link Constitution (History for Kids) Constitution (Congress for Kids) Constitution of the United States The Constitution of the United States The Constitution for Kids The Constitution for Kids/8-12 Constitution Scavenger Hunt Contacting the Congress Court Locator (US Courts) Court Quest (iCivics) Debate on Ratification (WebQuest) Declaration of Independence (History) Declaration of Independence Democracy at Work (Scholastic) Democracy Kids [|District Courts] (US Courts) Do I Have a Right? (iCivics) Documents from the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention (LOC) Election of the President & Vice President: Electoral College (Ben's Guide) Enactment of a Law (LOC) Executive Branch Executive Branch (Congress for Kids) Executive Command (iCivics) || FedWorld FindLaw: Lawyers Freedom Hall Fundamental Principles of American Government History and Politics Out Loud How a Bill Becomes a Law How a Bill Becomes a Law How a Bill Becomes a Law How Does Government Affect Me? (PBS Kids) I Do Solemnly Swear (LOC) Interactive Constitution Introduction to U.S. Government Judicial Branch Judicial Branch (Ben's Guide) Judicial Branch (Congress for Kids) Justice Teaching Kids in the House Landmark Cases of the U.S. Supreme Court Latest Stories of OyezToday LawCraft (iCivics) Legislative Branch Legislative Branch (Congress for Kids) Legislative Resources for Kids (LOC) LegiStorm || Marbury V. Madison Mock Trial National Conference of State Legislatures The New United States of America Adopted the Bill of Rights (America's Library) NOLO: Lawyers Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives Open Congress Our National Government Oversight The People v. Jackson Pictures of the Documents Presidential Elections and Electoral College (LOC) Presidential Libraries Presidential Recording Program Presidents of the United States Primary Documents in American History (LOC) Represent Me! (iCivics) Rule of Law State and Local Government on the Net State Line Study Guide The Supreme Court (Ben's Guide) The Supreme Court (PBS) Supreme Court Cases (PBS) Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Decision (iCivics) || Teaching About Congress Temple of Liberty: Building the Capital for a New Nation (LOC) Thomas (LOC) The Three Branches of Government (WebQuest) To Make a Bill a Law (WebQuest) United States Courts (US Courts) United States Government (Fact Monster) United States House of Representatives United States Senate [|Urban Sprawl] US Congress Votes Database (Washington Post) U.S. Constitution (Surf Net Kids) US Constitution US Constitution Day Activities and Lesson Plans US Government Games (Sheppard Software) US Government Interactive Scavenger Hunt (Mr. Nussbaum) USA Presidents WebQuest: Dissecting the US Constitution WebQuest: First Amendment Freedom Weird American Laws With an Even Hand: Brown v. Board at Fifty The White House White House 101 Why Should We Vote? (WebQuest) Your State and Federal Government || <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">**Functions of Government** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">** 1 **. Analyze the functions of government as defined in the Preamble to the Constitution. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">** 2 **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">. Examine how the Constitution guarantees due process of law through Constitutional mandates and Amendments. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">** 3. **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"> Examine various sources of government funding <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">** 4. ** Describe the regulatory functions of government pertaining to consumer protection, environment, health, labor, transportation, and communication. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">** 5 **. Describe the factors and processes that determine major domestic policies (e.g., Social Security, education, health care, parks, environmental protection). Constitution (History for Kids) Constitution (Congress for Kids) Embassy.Org || FBI: Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI: Kids FCC Kids Zone Federal Reserve Education FedStats FDIC: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Free Public Records H.I.P. Pocket Change (US Mint) || The National Security Archives The Preamble (US Constitution) Preamble to the United States Constitution (Edu Place) Search USA/Forms Social Security: Kids and Families Students for the Environment EPA || Taxpayers for Common Sense To Ban or Not To Ban (WebQuest) Tracking the United States Congress United States Patent and Trademark Office The United States Social Security Administration U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Education Center U.S. Census Bureau U.S. Department of Defense U.S. Department of Education U.S. Department of Treasury U.S. Government Manual The US Government's Official Web Portal ||
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">Greek direct democracy
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">Roman republic
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"> a. Magna Carta
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"> b. English Bill of Rights
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"> c. Representative
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"> government –
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"> Parliament, colonial
 * 6) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"> assemblies, town
 * 7) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"> meetings
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">moral and ethical ideals from Judeo-Christian shit
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">John Locke and social contract
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">Charles de Montesquieu and separation of powers
 * 1st Federal Congress Project
 * CIA: The World Factbook

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">**Rights, Responsibilities, and Roles of Citizenship** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">** 1 **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">. Analyze basic individual rights and freedoms guaranteed by Amendments and laws <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">** 2. ** Define citizenship according to the Fourteenth Amendment. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">** 3. **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"> Examine the basic political, social responsibilities of citizenship <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">** 4. ** Demonstrate the skills and knowledge (e.g., group problem solving, public speaking, petitioning and protesting) needed to accomplish public purposes. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">** 5 **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">. Describe the role and influence of political parties, interest groups, and mass media 2008 Election Lessons (Cyberbee) Activate (iCivics) Are You a Democrat or a Republican? By the People (PBS) Campaign Finance Information Center Cast Your Vote (iCivics) Center for American Women and Politics Citizenship (Ben's Guide) CNN Student News One-Sheet: Caucuses and Primaries (CNN) Comparison of U.S. State Governments (Wikipedia) Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Democrats Democrats Director of U.S. Political Parties Electing a President for Kids Election Lessons and Resources Election Templates (Education World) Election WebQuest (Education World) Elections (Congress for Kids) Elections Electoral College (Social Studies for Kids) Electoral College (Harcourts School) Electoral College Electoral College Electoral College Calculator and Map Generator Electoral Vote Calculator Ellis Island Ellis Island, New York || Federal Election Commission First Amendment Center First Amendment Schools The First Political Parties (Youtube) Forgotten Ellis Island Get Ready Vote! Get Out the Vote! GOP: What We Believe Green Party Historical Election Results How Do Caucuses Work? (How Stuff Works) How to Become a US Citizen If You Were President (Scholastic) Immigration Nation (iCivics) In Praise of the Political Parties (WebQuest) Know Your Rights (Edu Place) Libertarian Party My Bill of Rights || The Other Choice: Third Parties Our Party: Democrats Pick a Party Project Political Parties Rap (Youtube) Political Parties WebQuest Political Parties: Where Do I Belong? Political Philosophy Quiz Politics (USA Today) President for the Day (PBS Kids) Presidential Election Coverage (PBS) Presidents President's Volunteer Service Award Project Vote Smart Read Clear Politics: Poll Average Republican or Democrat? Republicans for Environmental Protection Responsibility Launcher (iCivics) The Road to the White House Rock the Vote || Step Inside the Voting Booth (PBS Kids) Teach the First Amendment and Constitution Day United States Presidential Elections U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services U.S. Electoral College U.S. Presidential Elections Quiz Vote: The Machinery of Democracy Voting Rights Wayback: Stand Up for Your Rights (PBS Kids) Welcome to the Political Compass What Do Parties Stand For? (Scholastic) What is the Electoral College? Winning the Vote (Smithsonian in Your Classroom) You're the Candidate (Scholastic) ||
 * 270 to Win

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">**Government Systems of the World** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">** 1. ** Compare the United States system of politics and government to other <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">systems of the world (e.g., monarchies, dictatorship, theocracy, oligarchy, parliamentary, unitary, proportional elections). <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">** 2. ** Describe factors (e.g., trade, political tensions, sanctions, terrorism) that influence United States foreign policy. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">** 3 **. Describe world governmental and non-governmental organizations (e.g., the United Nations and its agencies, NATO, the European Union, the International Red Cross). Types of Governments and Leadership United Nations War and Terrorism || All Things Political Ben's Guide Cagle Cartoons The CATO Institute C-SPAN Classroom Center for Civic Education Civics Civics and Economics Resources Civics/Government Civics/Government Demographic Data Dirksen Center's Editorial Cartoon Collection Editorial and Political Cartoons, Comic Strips Everyday Civics/Resources FactCheck.org Flag Picture Gallery (US History) Flag Timeline (US History) Federal News Service The First Ladies (White House) || Government Government Resources GovSpot Glencoe Online Social Studies Web Resources iCivics Inaugural Speeches (Hulu) Inside the White House (National Geographic) Kids.gov LexisNexis/News The Library of Congress Research Tools (LOC) Links to Civics Resources and Sites The Living Room Candidates || Making Government User-Friendly Objects from the Presidency Online Resources (Social Studies Central) Prints Old and New/Thomas Nast Recovery: Tracking the Money Social Studies Skills || US Government (About) US Government Directory VFW: Veterans of Foreign Wars ||
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 * 60-Second Civics


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