 | | | | | | Citizenshp / Government | | Course Description: American Government will be devoted to the study of the structure of the United States Government, the means by which citizens and other U.S. residents interact with the government, and civic rights and responsibilities. This course will include the functions of government at the local, state and federal levels. Emphasis will be given to the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and other major documents. Topics covered will include federalism, liberties, legal systems, and comparative political systems. Students will evaluate how political behavior influences their role in U.S. society.
Standards:
· The student will understand the scope and limits of rights, the relationship among them, and how they are secured.
· The student will know how citizenship is defined, established, and exercised and how it has changed over time.
· The student will analyze various methods of civic engagement needed to fulfill responsibilities of a citizen of a republic.
· The student will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles upon which the U.S. government is based.
· The student will know sources of power and authority of United States government.
· The student will understand tensions that exist between key principles of government in the United States.
· The student will understand the forces that impacted the founding of the United States.
· The student will demonstrate knowledge of the continuing impact of the Declaration of Independence in the U.S. and worldwide.
· The student will understand the process of creating the U.S. Constitution.
· The student will know how Constitutional Amendments and Supreme Court interpretations of the Constitution have increased the impact of the Constitution on people’s lives.
· The student will know how the U.S. Constitution seeks to prevent the abuse of power.
· The student will understand how public policy is made, enforced, and interpreted by the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
· The student will understand the sovereign status of American Indian Nations.
· The student will understand the role and influence of political processes and organizations.
· The student will analyze the relationships and interactions between the United States and other nations and evaluate the role of the U.S. in world affairs.
· The student will understand Minnesota state and local government structure and political processes.
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