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.

Jan19-27 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****

May5-11 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