Virginia and United States Government
Course objectives for this class will enable students to answer questions about the origins and the functions of the Virginia and United States political systems. They will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of our United States and Virginia Constitutions. They will be knowledgeable of other significant and historical documents which contributed to the development of our system and become aware of the structure and operation of both levels of federalism. Students will understand how economic and political policies are developed in our country and be able to compare these policies to those of other countries within the international community. Students should gain the ability to exercise critical thinking skills in order to make positive economic and political decisions for our society
Syllabus
origins of gov
Our Federal System
SUPPLY LIST
1 three ring binder, Colored pencils/markers, notebook dividers, loose leaf paper, pen or pencil (every day), and 1 large bag of candy (students choice).
assignments
8/14-Syllabus & Pretest
8/15-Begin Chapter 1 in Textbook (SOL 2)
8/21-Ch 1 Quiz
8/22-Notes on SOL 2/Essential Questions handout
8/26-Key points of Ch 1 and SOL 2
8/27-Test on Ch 1 (Questions from Notes)
8/29-9/4-Ch 2 notes and SOL 3 essential questions
9/3-27 grievances against the King (Declaration of Independence)
9/9-Ch 2 SOL 3 Test
9/10-Ch 3 Political Dictionary (pg 89)
9/11-Class devoted to events of 9/11
9/13-2 hr early dismissal
9/16-9/20-"Touring the Constitution" 35 questions about the Constitution
9/23-9/27-Finish our study of the Constitution and Testing on the Constitution
9/30-10/4- Federalism Ch 4/Test on 10/4
10/7-Political Parties Packet
10/10-Quiz from Packet
10/11-10/16-Notebook grading 10/16 End of 1st 9 weeks
10/18-Political Parties Quiz
10/21-Quiz Political Parties
10/23-Report Cards given out
10/28-Quiz Voting
10/30-SOL 6 test
11/7-Congress Quiz
11/13-Congress Test
11/15-Cabinet Project (Students are members of the Presidents cabinet and are making suggestions on cuts or additions to the budget based on the department they are assigned)
11/19-Quiz on the line of succession to the President
11/20-2nd 9 weeks Progress Reports
11/21-Ch 14 all sections questions 2-4
12/6-Powers of the President Quiz
12/11-Ch 16 political dictionary
12/13-Ch 16 questions
12/16-Ch 17 political dictionary
12/17-Ch 17 questions
1/17-Ch 18 political Dictionary
1/20-31-Mock Trial
1/27-Ch 18 assessment
2/3-5-Research on a U.S. Supreme Court Case
2/6-Court case Presentations
2/17-28-Civil Rights, Civil Liberties, & Citizenship. The Bill of Rights and Important Civil Rights Legislation. What are the rights and duties of a citizen.
2/28-Civil Rights Test
3/6-Review of the legislative branch 1-2 page paper
3/10-3/14-The differences in Va's 11 Congressional districts and a discussion on whether to increase the number of Representatives in the House.
3/17-3/19-Review on How a Bill becomes Law. Test on 3/19
U>3/20-3/27- Review on Due Process test on 3/28
Thanks, Coach Mullins
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