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1.
Why do communities of people form a government?
2. What philosophical ideas were used by the
founders to form our government?
3. How are the philosophies found in our government?
4. How is government like a contract?
5. Why do we have a republican government?
6. Why do people write constitutions for their
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Basis for government
2. The natural rights philosophy
3. Declaration of Independence
4. Social Contract Theory
5. Republican government
6. Constitutional government |
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Students
will be able to:
1. Explain reasons why people would want to form a
government. Identify the characteristics of a state.
List various types of services provided by
government. (B1I1, B1I2, B1I3)
2. Define "state of nature." Describe
problems people faced in a state of nature. Identify
3 natural rights and the 3 natural laws.
Compare/contrast the view of Thomas Hobbes and John
Locke on how best to protect rights. (B2I1, B2I2,
B2I3, B3I4)
3. Identify the natural rights philosophy in the
Declaration of Independence. (B2I1, B2I2, B2I3,
B2I4)
4. List the responsibilities of the people in the
social contract. List the responsibilities of the
government in the social contract. List the
penalties of each party in the social contract. Find
examples of the social contract in government
documents. (B2I1, B2I2, B2I3, B2I4) |
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skills
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5. Explain how republican government was exemplified
by the Roman Republic. Explain republican government
as discussed by Montesquieu. Explain the concept of
civic virtue. Explain how Madison adopted
republicanism to America. (B4I1, B4I2, B4I6, B4I7)
6. Define a constitution and how not all
constitutions are constitutional. Explain the
characteristics of higher law. Explain why a
constitutional system was important to have. (B5I1,
B5I2, B5I3, B5I4) |
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1.
Why did our founders feel it was important to have a
system of checks and balances and separation of
powers?
2. How did events in history affect the development
of our government?
3. What type of governments were formed after the
American Revolution?
4. How were philosophies found in U.S. Constitution?
5. How are elections in the U.S. organized?
6. How do we select the President?
7. Why do we have political parties? |
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1.
Separation of powers/ checks and balances
2. History and government
3. Confederatory period
4. Constitutional convention
5. Voting and elections
6. Voting and elections
7. Voting and elections |
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1.
Identify the names and functions of each branch of
government. Explain the reason for a system of
separation of powers and checks and balances.
Identify examples of checks and balances. (B3I1,
B3I2, B3I3, B3I4)
2. Identify events in British history that
influenced our government. Identify the elements of
constitutional government and practices in the
colonies. Explain philosophical reasons for the
American Revolution. (B5I1, B5I2, B5I3)
3. Explain the reasons for the Articles of
Confederation. Describe what types of state
constitutions were formed. Explain why the Articles
did not work. (B2I1, B2I2, B2I3, B2I4, B2I5, B2I6)
4. Describe various aspects of the Virginia and New
Jersey Plan. Explain basis for compromises at the
convention. Describe why method for ratification was
chosen. List arguments of Federalist and Anti
Federalist. (B1I1, B1I2, B1I3, B1I4) |
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skills
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5. Explain how voting guidelines are done. Explain
rules we have to vote in Kansas. Describe various
types of elections. Explain when we have elections
in Kansas. (B4I1, B4I2, B4I3, B4I4, B4I5, B4I6,
B4I7, B5I1, B5I2, B5I3, B5I4, B5I5, B5I6, B5I7)
6. Describe the electoral college process. Describe
problems with the system and how might it be
changed. (B3I1, B3I2, B5I1, B5I2, B5I3, B5I4, B5I5,
B5I6, B5I7)
7. Explain how parties affect the voting and
election process. (B4I1, B4I2) |
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How is the legislative branch organized? How does a
bill become a law?
2. What does the President do? Why does the
President have a cabinet?
3. Why do we have a court system? |
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Legislative branch
2. Executive branch
3. Judicial branch |
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Explain differences between the House and Senate.
Describe leadership of congress. Explain
reaportument and redistricting. Describe the
committee system. Explain the legislative process.
Explain how congress is different than state and
local legislative bodies. (B3I1, B3I2, B3I3, B3I4)
2. Describe the powers and duties of the President.
Explain how the executive branch is organized.
Explain the purpose of executive departments.
Explain how governors and mayors are different than
the president. (B5I1, B5I2, B5I3, B5I4, B5I5, B5I6,
B5I7)
3. Describe the various types of law. Explain the
idea of "Rule of Law." (B1I1, B1I2, B1I3) |
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How do cases work their way through the courts?
2. Why is the First Amendment important to our
freedoms? How does due process of law affect you? |
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Judicial branch
2. Bill of Rights and Due Process of Law |
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1.
Describe the various types of courts in the U.S.
Define and give examples of jurisdiction. Explain
how the Supreme Court works. Describe the Kansas
court system. (B4I2, B4I3, B4I5, B4I6, B4I7, B4I8)
2. Explain the importance of freedom of expression.
Explain why there are conflicts between the
establishment clause, free exercise clause and
schools. Explain the difference between substantive
and procedural due process. Explain what protections
are given to people with procedural due process.
Explain how due process rights are a part of the
criminal justice system. (B4I1, B4I3, B4I5, B4I6,
B4I7, B4I8) |
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