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CIVICS CLASS SYLLABUS (Quarter 3) OBJECTIVES: Students will be able to list and explain the value of government. Students will be able to describe why conflict arises in the United States. Students will be able to list the roles and responsibilities of being a U.S. citizen. Students will be able to describe their family’s immigration movement. Students will compare/contrast the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the U.S. Constitution. Students will be able to list and describe the three branches of government. Students will be able to list the Bill of Rights. Student will be able to describe how the Bill of Rights affects them as a citizen. Students will be able to list the three levels of the federal court system. Students will be able to describe the difference between a civil and criminal case. Students will be able to demonstrate when the Supreme Court may have jurisdiction over a case. Students will be able to list members of the Supreme Court. Students will be able to explain how the Supreme Court has affected civil rights. Students will be able to perform a mock trial. Jan 19-27 Chapter 1, “We The People” Definition Of Government Ethnic Groups That Make Up American Society Causes Of Conflict In America America The “Melting Pot” How Do People Become Citizens Importance Of Citizen Participation In Government *****TEST***** Jan 28-Feb 5 Chapter 2A, “Foundations of Government” Different Forms Of Government (Similarities And Differences) Comparisons/Contrasts Of Being A U.S. Citizen And A Citizen Of A Different Form Of Government. *****TEST***** Feb 8-Feb 19 Chapter 2B “Foundations of Government” & Chapter 3, “The U.S. Constitution” Declaration Of Independence Weaknesses Of The Articles Of Confederation Making Of The Constitution Ideals Express In The Constitution Identifying The Branches Of Government And Their Powers Delegated Reserved And Implied Powers *****TEST***** Feb 22-Mar 4 Chapter 4, “Rights and Responsibilities” What Are The Bill Of Rights What Freedoms Do The Bill Of Rights Protect What Court Cases Have Protected The Rights Of Citizens Duties And Responsibilities Of U.S. Citizens *****TEST***** QUARTER 3 CONTINUED Mar 7-18 Chapter 7, The Judicial Branch & Chapter 16 “Citizenship And The Law” What Are National Courts How Are Our National Courts Organized What National Courts Do Makeup And Jurisdiction Of The Supreme Courts How Does The Supreme Court Do Its Work What Are Our Civil Rights Important Cases For Individual Rights Types of Crime Kinds of Law Why is it Important to Have Law and Order Penalties for Breaking the Law Practicing Law *****TEST***** CIVICS CLASS SYLLABUS (Quarter 4) OBJECTIVES: Students will be able to describe the effect the media has on the Presidency. Students will be able to analyze the electoral college and show how many electoral votes are needed to become President. Students will be able to determine if their views match that of a particular political party. Students will be able to list the steps in becoming President. Students will be able to organize a political campaign. Students will be able to develop a party platform. Students will be able to write a ballot and run an election. Students will be able to analyze a Presidential election. Students will be able to analyze the effect pressure groups have on government. Students will be able to list members of the President’s cabinet. Students will be able to describe how a person becomes a member of the President’s cabinet. Students will be able to list the members of the current President’s cabinet. Students will be able to list their national Congress people and discuss the qualifications it takes to become a Congress member. Students will be able to list the rules and regulations of Congress. Students will be able to describe how a person runs for Congress. Students will be able to list powers given and not given to Congress by the Constitution. Students will be able to describe how a bill becomes law. Mar 21-Apr 1 Chapter 11, “The Political System” Propaganda Techniques Measuring Public Opinion Political Action Committees Pressure Groups Special Interest Groups Lobbyists *****TAKE HOME TEST***** Apr 4-13 Chapter 10A “Political Parties” Development Of Political Parties (Past and Present) Role Of Political Parties Political Party Organization *****TEST***** Apr 14-Apr 22 Chapter 10B, “Electing Leaders” Voting Requirements Campaign Organization Party Conventions Electoral College Media And How It Affects National Elections *****TEST***** QUARTER 4 CONTINUED Apr 25-May 4 Chapter 6, “The Executive Branch” Who Can Become President Powers Shared Between The President And Congress And President And The Supreme Court Constitutional Limits Placed On The President’s Powers The President And His Cabinet Members Of The President’s Cabinet Duties Of The Executive Department ****TEST**** May 5-11 Chapter 5A, “The Legislative Branch” How To Become a Member Of Congress Who Serves in Congress Congressional Organization Roles and Purposes of Congress Congressional Terms *****TEST***** May 12-20 Chapter 5B, “The Legislative Branch” Additional Powers Granted To Congress Limits Of Congressional Powers The Powers Granted Congress by the Constitution Who Makes The Laws How A Bill Becomes A Law May 23 *****REVIEW FOR FINAL TEST***** May 24-25 *****FINAL TEST & ASSESMENT FINAL***** May 26 *****GO OVER FINAL & HAND IN BOOKS***** EXTRA UNIT (IF TIME ALLOWS) Students will be able to describe the different forms of taxation. Students will be able to prepare tax forms. Chapter 12, “Paying for Government” Why Government Cost So Much Forms Of Taxation IRS Managing The Nation’s Money National Debt