MAY
Chapters
22-25
AUGUST
Chapters
1-4
APRIL
Chapters
10-21
SEPTEMBER
Chapters
5-9
OCTOBER
Chapters
10-21
MARCH
Chapters
10-21
NOVEMBER
Chapters
10-21
FEBRUARY
Chapters
5-9
JANUARY
Chapters
1-4
DECEMBER
Chapters
22-25
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Brevard Public Schools
Subject: American Government
Unit:
Chapter
Correlation
Essential
Questions
Content
Skills
Resources/
Notes
Sunshine State
Standards
Grade Level: 9-12
Textbook:
Social Studies Curriculum Guide 2005
Magruder’s American Government
Unit 1: 2 weeks (suggested)
Chapters 1 - 4
What is government? What is the purpose of government? What are the different forms of government? Who
can participate in government? What are the basic concepts of a democratic government? What beliefs were
expressed in the Declaration of Independence? How did compromise allow for the acceptance of a
constitution? What are the basic principles of the Constitution? How can the Constitution be changed? What
powers are delegated to the national government?
Government and its purpose, classify forms of government, basic concepts of democracy, political beginnings
of the U.S., establishing a constitution, changing the Constitution, & division of power within a federal system
of government
Cause and Effect, Interpreting and Creating Charts, Graphs, and Diagrams, Interpreting Political Cartoons,
Critical Thinking, Comparing and Contrasting
F.S.S. 1003.42– Declaration of Independence, Federalist Papers, Essentials of the Constitution, & Elements of
Civil Government**See Appendix.
SS.C.1.4.1 understands the nature of political authority and the nature of the relationship between government
and civil society in limited governments (e.g., constitutional democracies) and unlimited governments (e.g.,
totalitarian regimes).
SS.C.1.4.2 understands the ideas that led to the creation of limited government in the United States (e.g., ideas
of natural rights philosophy and the concept of popular sovereignty).
SS.C.1.4.3 understands how the overall design and specific features of the Constitution prevent the abuse of
power by aggregating power at the national, state, and local levels; dispersing powers among different levels of
government; and using a system of checks and balances (e.g., federalism).
SS.C.2.4.3 understands issues of personal concern; the rights and responsibilities of the individual under the
U.S. Constitution, the importance of civil liberties, the role of conflict resolution and compromise, and issues
involving ethical behavior in politics.
SS.C.2.4.7 knows the points at which citizens can monitor or influence the process of public policy formation.
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Brevard Public Schools
Subject: American Government
Unit:
Chapter
Correlation
Essential
Questions
Content
Skills
Resources/
Notes
Sunshine State
Standards
Grade Level: 9-12
Textbook:
Social Studies Curriculum Guide 2005
Magruder’s American Government
Unit 2: 4 weeks (suggested)
Chapters 5 - 9
What are the functions of political parties? What are the advantages and disadvantages of a two-party, multiparty, and one party system? Why do we have a two-party system in the U.S.? What affect have minor parties
had in the U.S.? Who has the right to vote? What factors determine voter behavior? How are candidates
chosen? How does the voting process work in the U.S.? What is public opinion? What is mass media? How
does the media influence politics? How can the media be influenced? How do interest groups function?
Political parties, two party system in the U.S., voting, suffrage and Civil Rights, nominations and elections,
mass media, formation and measurement of public opinion, role of mass media, & interest groups
Cause and Effect, Interpreting and Creating Charts, Graphs, and Diagrams, Interpreting Political Cartoons,
Critical Thinking, Comparing and Contrasting
F.S.S. 1003.42- Essentials of the Constitution & Elements of Civil Government*
Proud to be an American Month activities for state mandates* *See Appendix.
SS.C.1.4.1 understands the nature of political authority and the nature of the relationship between government
and civil society in limited governments (e.g., constitutional democracies) and unlimited governments (e.g.,
totalitarian regimes).
SS.C.1.4.4 understands the role of special interest groups, political parties, the media, public opinion, and
majority/minority conflicts on the development of public policy and the political process.
SS.C.2.4.1 develops and defines his or her own political beliefs and tendencies.
SS.C.2.4.2 assesses the role that his or her own political behavior plays in determining the flow of power
through our political system and for resolving conflicts in a pluralistic society.
SS.C.2.4.3 understands issues of personal concern; the rights and responsibilities of the individual under the
U.S. Constitution, the importance of civil liberties, the role of conflict resolution and compromise, and issues
involving ethical behavior in politics.
SS.C.2.4.5 understands how personal, political, and economic rights are secured by constitutional government
and by such means as the rule of law, checks and balances, an independent judiciary, and a vigilant citizenry.
SS.C.2.4.6 understands the argument that personal, political, and economic rights reinforce each other.
SS.C.2.4.7 knows the points at which citizens can monitor or influence the process of public policy formation.
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Brevard Public Schools
Subject: American Government
Unit:
Chapter
Correlation
Essential
Questions
Content
Skills
Resources/
Notes
Sunshine State
Standards
Grade Level: 9-12
Textbook:
Social Studies Curriculum Guide 2005
Magruder’s American Government
Unit 3: 2 1/2 weeks (suggested)
Chapters 10 – 12
Why do we have a bicameral system? What are the qualifications for members of the House of Representatives
and Senate? What are the three types of Congressional power. How do the views of strict and liberal
constructionists differ? What is the difference between expressed and implied powers? How are the presiding
officers chosen in the House and Senate? How does a bill become a law?
Members of legislative branch, powers of the legislative branch, & organization of Congress
Cause and Effect, Interpreting and Creating Charts, Graphs, and Diagrams, Interpreting Political Cartoons,
Critical Thinking, Comparing and Contrasting
F.S.S. 1003.42– Essentials of the Constitution & Elements of Civil Government**See Appendix.
SS.C.1.4.1 understands the nature of political authority and the nature of the relationship between government
and civil society in limited governments (e.g., constitutional democracies) and unlimited governments (e.g.,
totalitarian regimes).
SS.C.1.4.2 understands the ideas that led to the creation of limited government in the United States (e.g., ideas
of natural rights philosophy and the concept of popular sovereignty).
SS.C.1.4.3 understands how the overall design and specific features of the Constitution prevent the abuse of
power by aggregating power at the national, state, and local levels; dispersing powers among different levels of
government; and using a system of checks and balances (e.g., federalism).
SS.C.1.4.4 understands the role of special interest groups, political parties, the media, public opinion, and
majority/minority conflicts on the development of public policy and the political process.
SS.C.2.4.1 develops and defines his or her own political beliefs and tendencies.
SS.C.2.4.5 understands how personal, political, and economic rights are secured by constitutional government
and by such means as the rule of law, checks and balances, an independent judiciary, and a vigilant citizenry.
SS.C.2.4.6 understands the argument that personal, political, and economic rights reinforce each other.
SS.C.2.4.7 knows the points at which citizens can monitor or influence the process of public policy formation.
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Brevard Public Schools
Subject: American Government
Unit:
Chapter
Correlation
Essential
Questions
Content
Skills
Resources/
Notes
Sunshine State
Standards
Grade Level: 9-12
Textbook:
Social Studies Curriculum Guide 2005
Magruder’s American Government
Unit 4: 2 1/2 weeks (suggested)
Chapters 13 – 17
What are the qualifications for president? What is the process for electing a president? What are the specific
responsibilities of the president and vice-president? Why has presidential power increased? What is
bureaucracy? What are the benefits of bureaucracy? Why does the Constitution give Congress the power to
tax? How does the federal government borrow money? How does the federal government create a budget?
Who is responsible for the execution of foreign policy?
Executive branch, powers of the President, bureaucracy of the federal government, financing government,
foreign policy, & national defense
Cause and Effect, Interpreting and Creating Charts, Graphs, and Diagrams, Interpreting Political Cartoons,
Critical Thinking, Comparing and Contrasting
F.S.S. 1003.42– Essentials of the Constitution & Elements of Civil Government**See Appendix.
SS.C.1.4.1 understands the nature of political authority and the nature of the relationship between government
and civil society in limited governments (e.g., constitutional democracies) and unlimited governments (e.g.,
totalitarian regimes).
SS.C.1.4.2 understands the ideas that led to the creation of limited government in the United States (e.g., ideas
of natural rights philosophy and the concept of popular sovereignty).
SS.C.1.4.3 understands how the overall design and specific features of the Constitution prevent the abuse of
power by aggregating power at the national, state, and local levels; dispersing powers among different levels of
government; and using a system of checks and balances (e.g., federalism).
SS.C.1.4.4 understands the role of special interest groups, political parties, the media, public opinion, and
majority/minority conflicts on the development of public policy and the political process.
SS.C.2.4.1 develops and defines his or her own political beliefs and tendencies.
SS.C.2.4.2 assesses the role that his or her own political behavior plays in determining the flow of power
through our political system and for resolving conflicts in a pluralistic society.
SS.C.2.4.3 understands issues of personal concern; the rights and responsibilities of the individual under the
U.S. Constitution, the importance of civil liberties, the role of conflict resolution and compromise, and issues
involving ethical behavior in politics.
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Brevard Public Schools
Social Studies Curriculum Guide 2005
Subject: American Government
Grade Level: 9-12
Textbook:
Magruder’s American Government
involving ethical behavior in politics.
SS.C.2.4.4 understands the distinction between citizens and noncitizens (aliens) and the process by which aliens
may become citizens.
SS.C.2.4.5 understands how personal, political, and economic rights are secured by constitutional government
and by such means as the rule of law, checks and balances, an independent judiciary, and a vigilant citizenry.
SS.C.2.4.6 understands the argument that personal, political, and economic rights reinforce each other.
SS.C.2.4.7 knows the points at which citizens can monitor or influence the process of public policy formation.
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Brevard Public Schools
Subject: American Government
Unit:
Chapter
Correlation
Essential
Questions
Content
Skills
Resources/
Notes
Sunshine State
Standards
Grade Level: 9-12
Textbook:
Social Studies Curriculum Guide 2005
Magruder’s American Government
Unit 5: 2 1/2 weeks (suggested)
Chapters 18 – 21
Why did the Constitution create a judiciary? How are federal judges appointed? What are their roles? Why
did we establish a Bill of Rights? Are our rights absolute? How can people gain and lose citizenship? How is
equality before the law provided?
Federal court system & civil liberties
Cause and Effect, Interpreting and Creating Charts, Graphs, and Diagrams, Interpreting Political Cartoons,
Critical Thinking, Comparing and Contrasting
F.S.S. 1003.42– Essentials of the Constitution & Elements of civil government**See Appendix.
SS.C.1.4.1 understands the nature of political authority and the nature of the relationship between government
and civil society in limited governments and unlimited governments.
SS.C.1.4.2 understands the ideas that led to the creation of limited government in the United States.
SS.C.1.4.3 understands how the overall design and specific features of the Constitution prevent the abuse of
power by aggregating power at the national, state, and local levels; dispersing powers among different levels of
government; and using a system of checks and balances (e.g., federalism).
SS.C.1.4.4 understands the role of special interest groups, political parties, the media, public opinion, and
majority/minority conflicts on the development of public policy and the political process
SS.C.2.4.1 develops and defines his or her own political beliefs and tendencies.
SS.C.2.4.2 assesses the role that his or her own political behavior plays in determining the flow of power
through our political system and for resolving conflicts in a pluralistic society.
SS.C.2.4.3 understands issues of personal concern; the rights and responsibilities of the individual under the
U.S. Constitution, the importance of civil liberties, the role of conflict resolution and compromise, and issues
involving ethical behavior in politics.
SS.C.2.4.5 understands how personal, political, and economic rights are secured by constitutional government
and by such means as the rule of law, checks and balances, an independent judiciary, and a vigilant citizenry
SS.C.2.4.6 understands the argument that personal, political, and economic rights reinforce each other.
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Brevard Public Schools
Subject: American Government
Unit:
Chapter
Correlation
Essential
Questions
Content
Skills
Resources/
Notes
Sunshine State
Standards
Grade Level: 9-12
Textbook:
Social Studies Curriculum Guide 2005
Magruder’s American Government
Unit 6: 1 1/2 weeks (suggested)
Chapters 22 - 23
What is the role of the British monarch? What is the role of Parliament? How are the Japanese and British
political systems similar and different? How are Mexico’s three branches of government the United States
similar and different? What are the major political events in Russia since the Bolshevik Revolution? Why did
the Soviet Union fall? What are the characteristics of the Russian government today? How is Communist
China under the leadership of Mao different from its present government? What are the origins of Socialism?
What were the theories of Karl Marx?
Comparative political systems (Great Britain, China, Russia, Mexico, and Japan), & comparative economic
systems (capitalism, socialism, & communism) Semester Review and Exam
Cause and Effect, Interpreting and Creating Charts, Graphs, and Diagrams, Interpreting Political Cartoons,
Critical Thinking, Comparing and Contrasting
F.S.S. 1003.42– Elements of civil government & History of the state**See Appendix.
SS.C.1.4.1 understands the nature of political authority and the nature of the relationship between government
and civil society in limited governments (e.g., constitutional democracies) and unlimited governments (e.g.,
totalitarian regimes).
SS.C.2.4.3 understands issues of personal concern; the rights and responsibilities of the individual under the
U.S. Constitution, the importance of civil liberties, the role of conflict resolution and compromise, and issues
involving ethical behavior in politics.
SS.C.2.4.6 understands the argument that personal, political, and economic rights reinforce each other.
SS.C.2.4.7 knows the points at which citizens can monitor or influence the process of public policy formation.
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Brevard County Schools
Subject: American Government
Unit:
Chapter
Correlation
Essential
Questions
Content
Skills
Resources/
Notes
Sunshine State
Standards
Grade Level: 9-12
Textbook:
Social Studies Curriculum Guide 2005
Magruder’s American Government
Unit 7: 1 1/2 weeks (suggested)
Chapters 24 - 25
Why do states have constitutions? How does government at the state level differ from the national level? What
is the difference between civil and criminal law? How do the major forms of city governments compare? What
are the major services provided by the state governments? How do state and local governments raise revenue?
state governments, & local governments. Semester Review and Exam
Cause and Effect, Interpreting and Creating Charts, Graphs, and Diagrams, Interpreting Political Cartoons,
Critical Thinking, Comparing and Contrasting
F.S.S. 1003.42– Elements of civil government & History of the state**See Appendix.
SS.C.1.4.1 understands the nature of political authority and the nature of the relationship between government
and civil society in limited governments (e.g., constitutional democracies) and unlimited governments (e.g.,
totalitarian regimes).
SS.C.1.4.3 understands how the overall design and specific features of the Constitution prevent the abuse of
power by aggregating power at the national, state, and local levels; dispersing powers among different levels of
government; and using a system of checks and balances (e.g., federalism).
SS.C.2.4.1 develops and defines his or her own political beliefs and tendencies.
SS.C.2.4.2 assesses the role that his or her own political behavior plays in determining the flow of power
through our political system and for resolving conflicts in a pluralistic society.
SS.C.2.4.3 understands issues of personal concern; the rights and responsibilities of the individual under the
U.S. Constitution, the importance of civil liberties, the role of conflict resolution and compromise, and issues
involving ethical behavior in politics.
SS.C.2.4.4 understands the distinction between citizens and noncitizens (aliens) and the process by which aliens
may become citizens.
SS.C.2.4.5 understands how personal, political, and economic rights are secured by constitutional government
and by such means as the rule of law, checks and balances, an independent judiciary, and a vigilant citizenry
SS.C.2.4.6 understands the argument that personal, political, and economic rights reinforce each other.
SS.C.2.4.7 knows the points at which citizens can monitor or influence the process of public policy formation.
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