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1 -Forms & systems
of governmentCompare different forms
of governmentC.3.1
Compare parliamentary,
federal, confederal, and
unitary systemsC.3.2
2 - Foundations of
US GovernmentEnlightenment ideas
C.1.1
English and colonial
backgroundC.1.2
English policies and
responses to colonial
concernsC.1.3
Analyze the Declaration
of Independence.C.1.4
Weaknesses of the Articles
of ConfederationC.1.5
Federalists vs Anti-Federalists
C.1.8
3 - Anatomy of the
ConstitutionInterpret the Preamble
C.1.6
Limits power:
separation of powers, checks and balances.C.1.7
Structure and function of
three branchesC.3.3
Division of powers between the federal and state governments
C.3.4
Amendment process
C.3.5
Analyze the processes of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
C.3.8
4 - Application of
the ConstitutionFederalists vs Anti-Federalists
C.1.8
see Unit 2
Bill of Rights and other
amendmentsC.2.4
5 - State & Local
GovernmentDivision of powers between the federal and state governments
C.3.4
see Unit 3
Analyze the processes of
the legislative, executive,
and judicial branches.C.3.8
see Unit 3
Lawmaking process at the
local, state, and federal
levelsC.3.9
Compare US and Florida
constitutionsC.3.13
Local, state, and federal
governments’ obligations
and servicesC.3.14
6 - Legal System
Rule of law
C.1.9
Trial process and
the role of juriesC.2.6
Sources and types of law
(civil, criminal,
constitutional, military)C.3.10
Levels, functions, and
powers of courts at the
state and federal levelsC.3.11
7 - Application of
the Legal SystemConstitution safeguards and limits individual rights
C.2.5
Evaluate constitutional
rights and their impactC.3.6
Landmark Supreme Court
casesC.3.12
8 - Citizenship &
Civic EngagementDefine “citizen,” and identify legal means of becoming a U.S. citizen
C.2.1
Obligations to obey laws, pay taxes, defend the nation, and serve on juries
C.2.2
Responsibilities of citizens
at the local, state, or
federal levelsC.2.3
Impact of the 13th, 14th,
15th,19th, 24th, and 26th
amendments on participation of minority groups in the American political processC.3.7
Resolve a state/local problem by
a) researching public
policy alternatives,
b) identifying appropriate
government agencies
c) determining a course
of action.C.2.12
9 - Elections
Conduct a mock election
C.2.7
Identify political parties,
and their ideasC.2.8
Evaluate candidates for
political officeC.2.9
Impact of media, individuals,
and interest groupsC.2.10
Bias, symbolism, propaganda
C.2.11
Multiple perspectives on
public and current issuesC.2.13
10 - International Relations
Concepts related to U.S.
domestic and foreign policyC.4.1
Participation in international organizations
C.4.2
How US has dealt with
international conflictsC.4.3