US Government

Unit 1 Course Objectives

Unit 2 Course Objectives

Unit 3 Course Objectives

Unit 4 Course Objectives

Unit 5 Course Objectives

Analyze charts, graphs, primary and secondary sources.  

Analyze the history and purpose of government.  

Compare and contrast the different types of governments and economic theories.  

Assess the events that led to the writing of the U.S. Constitution.

Identify the principles underlying the U.S. Constitution.

Literacy Power Goal: Determine central ideas or themes of a text (can include images) and analyze their development with an emphasis on academic vocabulary, making inferences, and identifying main idea.

Analyze charts, graphs, primary and secondary sources. 

Evaluate the factors that influence a person to participate or not participate in the political process. 

Assess the impact of the mass media and political parties and groups on the political process. 

Explain the differences in campaign techniques for the various types of elections.

Distinguish between the various political ideologies and party affiliations. 

Literacy Power Goal: Determine central ideas or themes of a text (can include images) and analyze their development with an emphasis on academic vocabulary, making inferences, and identifying main idea. 

Analyze charts, graphs, primary and secondary sources. 

Describe the organizational structure and powers of the legislative branch. 

Describe the organizational structure and powers of the executive branch. 

Evaluate the Reapportionment and Electoral College processes. 

Describe how domestic and foreign policies are formulated. 

Literacy Power Goal: Determine central ideas or themes of a text (can include images) and analyze their development with an emphasis on academic vocabulary, making inferences, and identifying main idea. 

Analyze charts, graphs, primary and secondary sources.  

Describe the organizational structure and powers of the judicial branch. 

Identify rights guaranteed by the Constitution and Bill of Rights. 

Evaluate the decisions of landmark Supreme Court Cases.

Literacy Power Goal: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. 

Make correct inferences based on understanding of the text (or visual images).  

Analyze charts, graphs, primary and secondary sources.  

Identify the functions and relationships of the local, state, and national governments. 

Compare and contrast the Illinois Constitution and U.S. Constitution.

Literacy Power Goal: Determine central ideas or themes of a text (can include images) and analyze their development with an emphasis on academic vocabulary, making inferences, and identifying main idea.