Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy
How did the founding fathers set up a structure of government intended to stand the test of time? What unresolved compromises did they make?
Ideals & Types of Democracy
Origins of US Government
Articles of Confederation
The Constitution
Federalism
Unit 2: Interactions Among Branches
How does the government set and administer policy?
Legislative
Executive & Bureaucracy
Judicial
Unit 3: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Connect the founding principles of the government to debates over how to balance freedom and order
Civil Liberties
Freedoms
Rights
Civil Rights Movement
SCOTUS Cases
Unit 4: Political Ideologies and Beliefs
How do different political beliefs and ideologies affect which policies citizens support?
Core Political Values
Political Socialization
Polling
Ideology
Unit 5: Political Participation
Learn about the many ways that U.S. citizens can influence the decisions the government makes
Campaigns
Elections
Political Parties
Interest Groups
Mass Media