Government Year-at-a-Glance
Semester Class
Ongoing: ​Analyze information, use critical methods of inquiry, analyze and defend a point of view, evaluate the validity of information, evaluate data (Gov 20);
Social Studies Vocabulary, conventions, use a variety of mediums, and create visual, oral, written presentations (Gov 21); Use problem-solving and decision
making processes (Gov 22)
First Six Weeks
★
★
★
★
★
★
★
★
★
★
★
★
Explain major political events, traditions,
individuals, and contributions in the field
of history, government and politics (Gov
1)
Processes used by individuals, political
parties, interest groups, or the media to
affect public policy and the impact of
political changes (Gov 2)
US and foreign policy affect on places and
regions (Gov 4)
Free enterprise system and economic
systems of the US Government (Gov 5)
Economy and foreign policy (Gov 6)
Importance of the written constitution, the
Preamble, the Federalist Papers,and
constitutional provisions, procedures,
beliefs, and principles (Gov 7)
Analyze the structure and function of the
legislative, executive, and judicial
branches of government, and the purpose
of selected independent executive
agencies (Gov 8)
Checks and balances (Gov 8)
Judicial activism and judicial restraint
(Gov 8)
Major responsibilities of the federal
government for domestic and foreign
policy (Gov 8)
Compare/Contrast the national, state, and
local governments (Gov 8)
Founding Fathers, powers, conflicts, and
Second Six Weeks
★
★
★
★
★
★
★
★
★
★
★
★
Explain major political events, traditions,
individuals, and contributions in the field
of history, government and politics (Gov
1)
Processes used by individuals, political
parties, interest groups, or the media to
affect public policy and the impact of
political changes (Gov 2)
Political divisions (Gov 3)
US and foreign policy affect on places and
regions (Gov 4)
Role of the executive and legislative
branches in International trade and fiscal
policies (Gov 6)
Constitutional Provisions (Gov 7)
Analyze the structure and function of the
legislative, executive, and judicial
branches of government (Gov 8)
Major responsibilities of the federal
government for domestic and foreign
policy (Gov 8)
Different methods for filing for public
office, process for electing the president,
analysis of the Electoral College, and the
impact of the 17th Amendment (Gov 10)
Function of the political parties and their
role in the electoral process (Gov 11)
Difference between personal and civic
responsibilities (Gov 14)
Evaluate US government policy or court
decisions affecting racial, ethnic or
Third Six Weeks
★
★
★
★
★
★
★
★
★
★
★
★
Explain major political events, traditions,
individuals, and contributions in the field
of history, government and politics (Gov
1)
Processes used by individuals, political
parties, interest groups, or the media to
affect public policy and the impact of
political changes (Gov 2)
Population shifts and political boundaries
(Gov 3)
Constitutional Provisions (Gov 7)
Analyze the structure and function of the
legislative, executive, and judicial
branches of government (Gov 8)
Major responsibilities of the federal
government for domestic and foreign
policy (Gov 8)
Different methods for filing for public
office, process for electing the president,
and analysis of the Electoral College
(Gov 10)
Function of the political parties and their
role in the electoral process (Gov 11)
Voter registration process and voting in
elections (Gov 14)
Factors that affect an individual’s political
attitudes and actions (Gov 15)
Examine different points of view of
political parties and interest groups (Gov
16A)
First Amendment rights (Gov 16B)
★
★
★
★
★
★
★
★
★
★
limits of the national and state
governments (Gov 9)
Impact of the 17th Amendment (Gov 10)
Function of the political parties and their
role in the electoral process (Gov 11)
Compare and analyze the advantages
and disadvantages of the different
government systems (Gov 12)
Individual rights and freedoms (Gov 13)
Responsibilities, duties, and obligations of
citizenship (Gov 14)
Individual participation in government
processes (Gov 15)
Examine different points of view of
political parties and interest groups (Gov
16A)
First Amendment rights (Gov 16B)
US Constitutional protections that foster
competition and entrepreneurship (Gov
18)
Political impact on society of recent
scientific discoveries and technological
innovations, and the impact of the Internet
on the political process (Gov 19)
★
religious groups (Gov 17)
Political impact on society of recent
scientific discoveries and technological
innovations, and the impact of the Internet
on the political process (Gov 19)
★
★
★
Changes in American culture as a result
of government policies (Gov 17)
Government assisted research (Gov 18)
Political impact on society of recent
scientific discoveries and technological
innovations, and the impact of the Internet
on the political process (Gov 19)