Government+Economics+Assignment

Government American Government by Magruder’s In this course, students apply knowledge gained in previous years of study to pursue a deeper understanding of the institutions of American government. In addition, they draw on their studies of American history and of other societies to compare different systems of government in the world today. This course should be viewed as the culmination of the civic literacy strand that prepares students to vote, to reflect on the responsibilities of citizenship, and to participate in community activities. This course is taken back to back with Economics. Research papers and essay exams are required

ASSIGNMENTS: A. To read each chapter and answer questions at the end of each chapter. B. To take a final exam constituting 20% of the final grade.

Grading Scale: 59 and below - F 60 - 69% - D  70 - 79% - C  80 - 89% - B  90 - 100% - A

ATTENDANCE POLICY For Independence High School, completed weekly assignments equates to full attendance for the week. Missing assignments will also affect grades and the amount of credits earned. Before starting the class, download the course workbook

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Standard 12.1.6: Understand that the Bill of Rights limits the powers of the federal government and state government. Section 2.1- define terms from Political Dictionary on page 28. Read pages 28 to 32, answer questions from Section Assessment 2.1 questions 1-5. Close-up on Primary Sources – read about The Magna Carta page 33. Answer question 1, 2, & 3. Section 2.2- define terms from Political Dictionary on page 34. Read pages 34 to 39, answer questions from Section Assessment 2.2 questions 1-6. Section 2.3- define terms from Political Dictionary on page 44. Read pages 44 to 37, answer questions from Section Assessment 2.1 questions 1-6. Section 2.4- define terms from Political Dictionary on page 48. Read pages 48 to 54, answer questions from Section Assessment 2.4 questions 1-6. Section 2.5- define terms from Political Dictionary on page 56. Read pages 56 to 58, answer questions from Section Assessment 2.5 questions 1-4. Chapter Review page 60 questions 13 – 25
 * Week One **
 * Chapter 2 - Origins of American Government **

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Chapter 2 Test - see Government Test tab.

Standard12.4.2: Explain the process through which the constitution can be amended. Section 3.1- define terms from Political Dictionary on page 64. Read pages 64 to 70, answer questions from Section Assessment 3.1 questions 1-5. Section 3.2- define terms from Political Dictionary on page 72. Read pages 72 to 77, answer questions from Section Assessment 3.2 questions 1-5. Section 3.3- define terms from Political Dictionary on page 79. Read pages 79 to 82, answer questions from Section Assessment 3.3 questions 1-5. Read Close Up on the Supreme Court on page 83. Explain in 200 words or more why you would or would not support term limits. Chapter 3 Assessment, page 84 Practicing the Vocabulary answer questions 1-8 and Reviewing Main Ideas questions 9-23 View video below: to be determined.
 * Chapter 3 - The Constitution **


 * Chapter 3** Test - see Government Test tab.

Standard: Discuss the meaning and importance of each of the rights generated under the Bill of rights and how each is secured (e.g., freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, petition, privacy) Section 4.1 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 88. Read pages 88 to 95, answer questions from Section Assessment 4.1 questions 1-5. Section 4.2 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 97. Read pages 97 to 103, answer questions from Section Assessment 4.2 questions 1-5. Section 4.3 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 97. Read pages 105 to 108, answer questions from Section Assessment 4.3 questions 1-5. Chapter 4 Assessment, page 110 Practicing the Vocabulary answer questions 1-10 and Reviewing Main Ideas questions 11-25
 * Chapter 4 - Federalism **

Chapter 4 Test - see Government Test tab.

Section 5.1 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 116. Read pages 116 to 118, answer questions from Section Assessment 5.1 questions 1-5. Section 5.2 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 119. Read pages 119 to 124, answer questions from Section Assessment 5.2 questions 1-5. Section 5.3 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 126. Read pages 126 to 131, answer questions from Section Assessment 5.3 questions 1-5. Section 5.4 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 132. Read pages 132 to 135, answer questions from Section Assessment 5.4 questions 1-5. Section 5.5 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 137. Read pages 137 to 142, answer questions from Section Assessment 5.5 questions 1-5. Chapter 5 Assessment, page 142 Practicing the Vocabulary answer questions 1-14 and Reviewing Main Ideas questions 15-29
 * Week Two **
 * Chapter 5 - Political Parties **

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Standard: Describe the means that citizens use to participate in the political process (e.g., voting, campaigning, lobbying filing. . . ) Section 6.1 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 148. Read pages 148 to 150, answer questions from Section Assessment 6.1 questions 1-5. Section 6.2 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 152. Read pages 152 to 157, answer questions from Section Assessment 6.2 questions 1-5. Section 6.3 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 159. Read pages 159 to 163, answer questions from Section Assessment 6.3 questions 1-5. Section 6.4 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 164. Read pages 164 to 172, answer questions from Section Assessment 6.4 questions 1-5. Chapter 6 Assessment, page 174 Practicing the Vocabulary answer questions 1-14 and Reviewing Main Ideas questions 15-30 Chapter 6 Test - Government Test tab.
 * Chapter 6 - Voters and Voter Behavior **

Standard: Describe the means that citizens use to participate in the political process (e.g., voting, campaigning, lobbying, . . . ) Section 7.1 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 178. Read pages 178 to 186, answer questions from Section Assessment 7.1 questions 1-5. Section 7.2 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 188. Read pages 188 to 194, answer questions from Section Assessment 7.2 questions 1-5. Section 7.3 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 196. Read pages 196 to 202, answer questions from Section Assessment 7.3 questions 1-5. Chapter 7 Assessment, page 204 Practicing the Vocabulary answer questions 1-10 and Reviewing Main Ideas questions 11-25
 * Chapter 7 - Electoral Process **

Chapter 7 Test - see Government Test tab. View video on Electoral College and and answer video questions sheet media type="custom" key="26974388"

Standard: Identify their current representatives in the legislative branch of the national government. Section 10.1 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 262. Read pages 262 to 265, answer questions from Section Assessment 10.1 questions 1-5. Section 10.2 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 267. Read pages 267 to 273, answer questions from Section Assessment 10.2 questions 1-5. Chapter 10 Assessment, page 286 Reviewing Main Ideas questions 11-16
 * Week Three **
 * Chapter 10 - Congress **

Chapter 10 - see Government Test tab.

Standard: 12.2.2 Discuss the individual’s legal obligations to obey the law, serve as a juror, and pay taxes. Section 11.1 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 290. Read pages 290 to 292, answer questions from Section Assessment 11.1 questions 1-5. On page 293, read Skills for Life Paying Your Taxes. Answer the following questions:
 * Chapter 11 - Congress **
 * 1) Who is required to pay taxes?
 * 2) What forms are required to file a tax return?
 * 3) When is your tax return due?
 * 4) How do you file, by mail, electronically or either one?

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Standard 12.4.3: Identify their current representatives in the legislative branch of the national government. Section 12.1 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 320. Read pages 320 to 327, answer questions from Section Assessment 12.1 questions 1-5. Section 12.2 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 329. Read pages 329 to 333, answer questions from Section Assessment 12.2 questions 1-4. Section 12.3 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 334. Read pages 334 to 340, answer questions from Section Assessment 12.3 questions 1-5. Section 12.4 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 329. Read pages 342 to 346, answer questions from Section Assessment 12.4 questions 1-4. Chapter 12 Assessment, page 348 Practicing the Vocabulary answer questions 1-10 and Reviewing Main Ideas questions 11-23
 * Chapter 12 - Power of Congress **

Chapter 12 - test

Standard 12.8.2: Describe the roles of broadcast, print, and electronic media, including the Internet, as a means of communication in American politics. Section 13.1 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 354. Read pages 354 to 358, answer questions from Section Assessment 13.1 questions 1-5. Section 13.2 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 359. Read pages 359 to 363, answer questions from Section Assessment 13.2 questions 1-5. Section 13.3 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 365. Read pages 365 to 367, answer questions from Section Assessment 13.3 questions 1-4. Section 13.4 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 368. Read pages 368 to 375, answer questions from Section Assessment 13.1 questions 1-4. Section 13.5 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 377. Read pages 377 to 384, answer questions from Section Assessment 13.5 questions 1-5. Chapter 13 Assessment, page 348 Practicing the Vocabulary answer questions 1-9 and Reviewing Main Ideas questions 10-22 Chapter 13 - no test
 * Chapter 13 - Presidency **

Standard 12.4.6: Explain the process of selection and confirmation of Supreme Court justices. Section 14.1 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 390. Read pages 390 to 392, answer questions from Section Assessment 14.1 questions 1-5. Section 14.2 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 393. Read pages 393 to 397, answer questions from Section Assessment 14.2 questions 1-6. Section 14.3 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 399. Read pages 399 to 403, answer questions from Section Assessment 14.3 questions 1-6. Section 14.4 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 405. Read pages 405 to 408, answer questions from Section Assessment 14.4 questions 1-4. Chapter 14 Assessment, page 410 Practicing the Vocabulary answer questions 1-10 and Reviewing Main Ideas questions 11-27
 * Week Four **
 * Chapter 14 - Presidency in Action **

Chapter 14 Test - see Government Test tab.

Standard 12.7.1: Explain how conflicts between levels of government and braches or governments are resolved. Section 16.1 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 446. Read pages 446 to 452, answer questions from Section Assessment 16.1 questions 1-5. Section 16.2 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 454. Read pages 454 to 456, answer questions from Section Assessment 16.2 questions 1-4. Section 16.3 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 458. Read pages 458 to 462, answer questions from Section Assessment 16.3 questions 1-5. Chapter 16 Assessment, page 464 Practicing the Vocabulary answer questions 1-10 and Reviewing Main Ideas questions 11-2
 * Chapter 16 - Financing Governments **

Chapter 16 Test - see Government Test tab. View video and complete worksheet. media type="custom" key="26979360"

Standard 12.2.4: Understand the obligations of civic-mindedness, including voting, being informed on civic issues, volunteering and performing public service, and serving in the military or alternative service. Section 17.1 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 468. Read pages 468 to 475, answer questions from Section Assessment 17.1 questions 1-5. Section 17.2 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 477. Read pages 477 to 480, answer questions from Section Assessment 17.2 questions 1-5. Section 17.3 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 481. Read pages 481 to 489, answer questions from Section Assessment 17.3 questions 1-5. Chapter 17 Assessment, page 500 Reviewing Main Ideas questions 10-21
 * Chapter 17 - Foreign Policy & National Debt **

chapter 17 - no test

Standard 12.4.6: Explain the processes of selection and confirmation of Supreme Court justices. Section 18.1 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 506. Read pages 506 to 511, answer questions from Section Assessment 18.1 questions 1-5. Section 18.2 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 512. Read pages 512 to 515, answer questions from Section Assessment 18.2 questions 1-4. Section 18.3 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 517. Read pages 517 to 522, answer questions from Section Assessment 18.3 questions 1-4. Section 18.4 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 524. Read pages 524 to 526, answer questions from Section Assessment 18.4 questions 1-4. Chapter 18 Assessment, page 528 Practicing the Vocabulary answer questions 1-12 and Reviewing Main Ideas questions 13-29
 * Week Five **
 * Chapter 18 - Federal Court System **

Chapter 18 Test - see Government Test tab.

Standard 12.1.6: Understand that the Bill of Rights limits the powers of the federal government and state governments. Section 19.1 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 532. Read pages 532 to 536, answer questions from Section Assessment 19.1 questions 1-5. Section 19.2 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 537. Read pages 537 to 544, answer questions from Section Assessment 19.2 questions 1-5. Section 19.3 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 546. Read pages 546 to 553, answer questions from Section Assessment 19.3 questions 1-5. Section 19.4 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 555. Read pages 555 to 558, answer questions from Section Assessment 19.4 questions 1-4. Chapter 19 Assessment, page 560 Practicing the Vocabulary answer questions 1-12 and Reviewing Main Ideas questions 13-23
 * Chapter 19 - Civil Liberties First Amendment **

Chapter 19 Test - see Government Test tab.

Standard 12.2.1: Identify the major responsibilities and sources of revenue for state and local governments. Section 24.1 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 684. Read pages 684 to 688, answer questions from Section Assessment 24.1 questions 1-4. Section 24.2 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 689. Read pages 689 to 693, answer questions from Section Assessment 24.2 questions 1-5. Section 24.3 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 694. Read pages 694 to 700, answer questions from Section Assessment 24.3 questions 1-5. Section 24.4 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 702. Read pages 702 to 705, answer questions from Section Assessment 24.4 questions 1-5. Section 24.5 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 707. Read pages 707 to 712, answer questions from Section Assessment 24.5 questions 1-5. Chapter 24 Assessment, page 714 Practicing the Vocabulary answer questions 1-14 and Reviewing Main Ideas questions 15-28
 * Chapter 24 - Governing California **

Chapter 24 Test - see Government Test tab.

Standard 12.7.2: Identify the major responsibilities and sources of revenue for state and local governments. Section 25.1 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 718. Read pages 718 to 723, answer questions from Section Assessment 25.1 questions 1-5. Section 25.2 - define terms from Political Dictionary on page 718. Read pages 725 to 732, answer questions from Section Assessment 25.2 questions 1-5. Chapter 25 Assessment, page 746 Reviewing Main Ideas questions 13-20 Chapter 25 Test - see Government Test tab.
 * Chapter 25 - Local Governments **


 * Final Exam** - see Government Test tab.

New Book Economics, Principles in Action Prentice Hall

In this one-semester course, students deepen their understanding of the economic problems and institutions of the nation and world in which they live. They learn to make decisions on economic issues as citizens, workers, consumers, business owners and managers, and members of civic groups. Students add to the economic understandings they acquired in previous grades and apply tools (such as graphs, statistics, and equations) learned in other subject fields to better understand and appreciate the complexity of our economic system. This course is taken back to back with American Government/Civics.

ASSIGNMENTS: A. To read each chapter and answer questions at the end of each chapter. B. To take a final exam constituting 20% of the final grade.

Grading Scale: 59 and below - F 60 - 69% - D  70 - 79% - C  80 - 89% - B  90 - 100% - A

ATTENDANCE POLICY For Independence High School, completed weekly assignments equates to full attendance for the week. Missing assignments will also affect grades and the amount of credits earned.

Week 1 - Unit 1 Chapters 1 - 3 Chapter 1 Define Key Terms found in the beginning of each section. Answer Building Key Concepts questions found with each section's reading. Answer Section Assessment questions under Key Terms and Main Idea questions. Chapter Assessment Questions under: Key Terms, Using Graphic Organizers, and Reviewing Main IdeasWeek 2

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Reading Primary Source documents are a big part of this course. Answer the questions below after reading each document.

1. What are five things that you learned from reading this primary source?

2. Write three questions that you feel are important information that another student taking Economics should know after reading this primary source. Video:


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Primary source documents:

Chapter 2: Define Key Terms found in the beginning of each section. Answer Building Key Concepts questions found with each section's reading. Answer questions in Section Assessment 1,2,3, & 4 under under Key Terms and Main Idea questions. Chapter Assessment Questions under: Key Terms, Using Graphic Organizers, and Reviewing Main Ideas

Reading Primary Source documents are a big part of this course. Answer the questions below after reading each document.

Chapter 3: Define Key Terms found in the beginning of each section. Answer Building Key Concepts questions found with each section's reading. Answer questions in Section Assessment 1,2,3, & 4 under under Key Terms and Main Idea questions. Chapter Assessment Questions under: Key Terms, Using Graphic Organizers, and Reviewing Main Ideas

Unit 2 Chapters 4 - 7 Primary source document:

Chapter 4 Define Key Terms found in the beginning of each section. Answer Building Key Concepts questions found with each section's reading. Answer questions in Section Assessment 1,2,3, & 4 under under Key Terms and Main Idea questions. Chapter Assessment Questions under: Key Terms, Using Graphic Organizers, and Reviewing Main Ideas

Chapter 5 Define Key Terms found in the beginning of each section. Answer Building Key Concepts questions found with each section's reading. Answer questions in Section Assessment 1,2,3, & 4 under under Key Terms and Main Idea questions. Chapter Assessment Questions under: Key Terms, Using Graphic Organizers, and Reviewing Main Ideas

Chapter 7 Define Key Terms found in the beginning of each section. Answer Building Key Concepts questions found with each section's reading. Answer questions in Section Assessment 1,2,3, & 4 under under Key Terms and Main Idea questions. Chapter Assessment Questions under: Key Terms, Using Graphic Organizers, and Reviewing Main Ideas

Week 3 - Unit 3 Chapters 8 - 9 Chapter 8 Define Key Terms found in the beginning of each section. Answer Building Key Concepts questions found with each section's reading. Answer questions in Section Assessment 1,2,3, & 4 under under Key Terms and Main Idea questions. Chapter Assessment Questions under: Key Terms, Using Graphic Organizers, and Reviewing Main Ideas

Primary source document Chapter 9 Define Key Terms found in the beginning of each section. Answer Building Key Concepts questions found with each section's reading. Answer questions in Section Assessment 1,2,3, & 4 under under Key Terms and Main Idea questions. Chapter Assessment Questions under: Key Terms, Using Graphic Organizers, and Reviewing Main Ideas

Week 4 Unit 4 - Chapter 10 section 1 and 2, Chapter 11 Chapter 10 Define Key Terms found in the beginning of each section. Answer Building Key Concepts questions found with each section's reading. Answer questions in Section Assessment 1,2,3, & 4 under under Key Terms and Main Idea questions. Chapter Assessment Questions under: Key Terms, Using Graphic Organizers, and Reviewing Main Ideas

Primary source document:

Chapter 10 Define Key Terms found in the beginning of each section. Answer Building Key Concepts questions found with each section's reading. Answer questions in Section Assessment 1,2,3, & 4 under under Key Terms and Main Idea questions. Chapter Assessment Questions under: Key Terms, Using Graphic Organizers, and Reviewing Main Ideas

Chapter 11 Define Key Terms found in the beginning of each section. Answer Building Key Concepts questions found with each section's reading. Answer questions in Section Assessment 1,2,3, & 4 under under Key Terms and Main Idea questions. Chapter Assessment Questions under: Key Terms, Using Graphic Organizers, and Reviewing Main Ideas

Week 5 - Unit 5 chapters 12, 15, & 16 Chapter 12 Do the same as in Unit 1 Primary source document: Chapter 15 Define Key Terms found in the beginning of each section. Answer Building Key Concepts questions found with each section's reading. Answer questions in Section Assessment 1,2,3, & 4 under under Key Terms and Main Idea questions. Chapter Assessment Questions under: Key Terms, Using Graphic Organizers, and Reviewing Main Ideas media type="youtube" key="LwLh6ax0zTE" width="560" height="315"

Chapter 16 Define Key Terms found in the beginning of each section. Answer Building Key Concepts questions found with each section's reading. Answer questions in Section Assessment 1,2,3, & 4 under under Key Terms and Main Idea questions. Chapter Assessment Questions under: Key Terms, Using Graphic Organizers, and Reviewing Main Ideas

Stop, go no further unless told to do so by teacher!

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Economics (Old book black cover) Unit 1 Chapters 1 thru 3 Define Key Term, answer Section Assessment questions in Checking for Understanding section End of Chapter answer from Chapter Assessment and Activities: Identifying key Terms and Reviewing the Facts.
 * One Credit Week 1**

Unit 2 Chapters 4 thru 7
 * One Credit Week 2**

Define Key Term, answer Section Assessment questions in Checking for Understanding section End of Chapter answer from Chapter Assessment and Activities: Identifying key Terms and Reviewing the Facts.

Unit 3 Chapters 8 thru 10
 * One Credit Week 3**

Define Key Term, answer Section Assessment questions in Checking for Understanding section End of Chapter answer from Chapter Assessment and Activities: Identifying key Terms and Reviewing the Facts.

Unit 4 Chapters 13 thru 15
 * One Credit Week 4**

Define Key Term, answer Section Assessment questions in Checking for Understanding section End of Chapter answer from Chapter Assessment and Activities: Identifying key Terms and Reviewing the Facts.

Unit 5 Chapters 17 thru 18
 * One Credit Week 5**

Define Key Term, answer Section Assessment questions in Checking for Understanding section End of Chapter answer from Chapter Assessment and Activities: Identifying key Terms and Reviewing the Facts.

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 * Economics Final Exam**