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1 A Correlation of 2016 To the 2014 High School

2 Introduction This document demonstrates how meets the for Social Studies, High School. The Indiana Academic Standards are included at the end of this document as a resource reference. Hailed as a stellar educational resource since 1917, Pearson is excited to announce the NEW Magruder s American Government program! The new Program is made accessible for today s students through clear, appealing narrative and engaging activities, questions, and primary sources. The program bridges time-tested best practices, curriculum standard expectations, and technology to help prepare students to be college and career ready. Available in print, digital, and blended options. American Government program uses a research tested four-part learning model to enhance teaching and understanding. 1. Connect: Students make learning personal as they connect to content through a story and activate their prior knowledge, personal experience, and perspective. 2. Investigate: Students actively learn, investigate, and acquire key content knowledge through a variety of components both in print and digital. 3. Synthesize: Students extend their understanding by applying what they just learned in a quick recap and pull-it-all-together exercise before they move on to the next lesson. 4. Demonstrate: Students demonstrate their understanding through a variety of authentic, formative, and summative assessments. Technology Reimagined with Pearson s Realize Platform etext Student Edition with valuable tools for individualized instruction, remediation, or enrichment NBCLearn MyStory Videos that engage students in every chapter Interactive Reading and Note Taking Study Guide allows for differentiated instruction and assessment Assessments; built-in progress monitoring includes both formative and summative assessments Teacher Lesson Plans with point-of-use resources Flipped Videos available to assign to students or serve as quick refreshers 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliate(s). All rights reserved 2

3 Table of Contents Topic 1: Foundations of Government... 4 Topic 2: The Beginnings of American Government... 7 Topic 3: The Constitution Topic 4: The Legislative Branch Topic 5: The Executive Branch The Presidency and Vice Presidency Topic 6: The Executive Branch at Work Topic 7: The Judicial Branch Topic 8: Protecting Civil Liberties Topic 9: Citizenship and Civil Rights Topic 10: Government by the People Topic 11: Elections Topic 12: Government and the Economy Topic 13: State and Local Government Topic 14: Comparative Political Systems Social Studies Core Concepts Indiana Standards,

4 Topic 1: Foundations of Government Topic 1: Introduction: Foundations of Government Topic 1: Civic Action Project: Constitutional Rights Foundation Topic 1: Lesson 1: Principles of Government Topic 1: Lesson 1: Principles of Government, Start Up: What Do Governments Do? Topic 1: Lesson 1: Principles of Government, Flipped Video: Principles of Government Topic 1: Lesson 1: Principles of Government, Text 1: Government We the People Topic 1: Lesson 1: Principles of Government, Interactive Chart: The Three Branches of Government Topic 1: Lesson 1: Principles of Government, Text 2: The State Topic 1: Lesson 1: Principles of Government, Interactive Map: Four Characteristics of a State Topic 1: Lesson 1: Principles of Government, Text 3: How States Arose Topic 1: Lesson 1: Principles of Government, Text 4: What Government Does Topic 1: Lesson 1: Principles of Government, Primary Source: Two Treatises of Government, John Locke Topic 1: Lesson 1: Principles of Government, Synthesize: Reflect on What Governments Do USG.1.2 USG.1.9 USG.2.4 USG.2.5 USG.1.2 USG.1.3 USG.1.2 USG.1.3 USG.1.4 USG.1.6 USG.1.8 USG.1.1 USG.1.2 USG.1.3 USG.1.4 USG.1.2 USG.1.7 USG.1.2 USG.1.7 USG.1.4 USG.1.7 USG.2.3 USG.2.4 USG.2.5 USG.1.3 USG.2.8 USG.5.2 USG.2.4 USG.2.5 USG.1.2 USG.1.3 4

5 Topic 1: Lesson 2: Types of Government Topic 1: Lesson 2: Types of Government, Start Up: Compare Forms of Government Topic 1: Lesson 2: Types of Government, Flipped Video: Types of Government Topic 1: Lesson 2: Types of Government, Text 1: Classifying Governments Topic 1: Lesson 2: Types of Government, Text 2: Who Can Participate? Topic 1: Lesson 2: Types of Government, Interactive Map: Forms of Government Among Countries of the World Topic 1: Lesson 2: Types of Government, Text 3: Geographic Distribution of Power Topic 1: Lesson 2: Types of Government, Text 4: Legislative and Executive Branches Topic 1: Lesson 2: Types of Government, Interactive Chart: Choosing a Chief Executive Topic 1: Lesson 2: Types of Government, 3-D Model: The Capitol: A Working Symbol of Representative Democracy Topic 1: Lesson 2: Types of Government, Synthesize: Reflect on Democracy USG.1.4 USG.1.5 USG.1.4 USG.1.5 USG.1.6 USG.4.1 USG.1.4 USG.1.4 USG.4.1 USG.1.4 USG.4.1 USG.1.6 USG.4.1 USG.1.4 USG.1.8 USG.4.1 USG.1.4 USG.4.1 USG.3.3 USG.4.1 USG.1.2 USG.1.4 Topic 1: Lesson 3: Origins of the Modern Democratic State Topic 1: Lesson 3: Origins of the Modern USG.1.4 Democratic State, Start Up: What Makes Governments Legitimate? Topic 1: Lesson 3: Origins of the Modern USG.1.4 Democratic State, Flipped Video: Origins of USG.1.5 the Modern Democratic State USG.2.4 USG.2.5 USG.2.8 Topic 1: Lesson 3: Origins of the Modern Democratic State, Text 1: American Government - Building on the Past Topic 1: Lesson 3: Origins of the Modern Democratic State, Text 2: Nations and Kings Topic 1: Lesson 3: Origins of the Modern Democratic State, Interactive Gallery: The Beginning of Monarchy Topic 1: Lesson 3: Origins of the Modern Democratic State, Text 3: Power, Authority, and Legitimacy USG.1.4 USG.2.4 USG.2.8 USG.1.4 USG.1.4 USG.1.4 5

6 Topic 1: Lesson 3: Origins of the Modern Democratic State, Text 4: European Colonialism Topic 1: Lesson 3: Origins of the Modern Democratic State, Text 5: Power Comes from the People Topic 1: Lesson 3: Origins of the Modern Democratic State, Interactive Gallery: Enlightenment Era Thinkers Topic 1: Lesson 3: Origins of the Modern Democratic State, Primary Source: The Magna Carta Topic 1: Lesson 3: Origins of the Modern Democratic State, Synthesize: Ancient Governments Shape Modern Ones USG.3.4 USG.2.4 USG.2.5 USG.2.4 USG.2.5 USG.2.3 USG.2.3 USG.1.4 Topic 1: Lesson 4: The Basics of Democracy Topic 1: Lesson 4: The Basics of USG.1.4 Democracy, Start Up: What Makes a Democracy? Topic 1: Lesson 4: The Basics of USG.1.9 Democracy, Flipped Video: The Basics of USG.2.8 Democracy USG.5.1 USG.5.2 USG.5.3 Topic 1: Lesson 4: The Basics of Democracy, Text 1: Foundations of Democracy Topic 1: Lesson 4: The Basics of Democracy, Interactive Gallery: Expanding Democratic Rights Topic 1: Lesson 4: The Basics of Democracy, Text 2: Responsibilities, Duties, and Obligations of Citizenship Topic 1: Lesson 4: The Basics of Democracy, Interactive Chart: Duties and Responsibilities of Citizenship Topic 1: Lesson 4: The Basics of Democracy, Text 3: Democracy and the Free Enterprise System Topic 1: Lesson 4: The Basics of Democracy, Synthesize: Democratic Concepts USG.1.9 USG.2.2 USG.2.8 USG.2.4 USG.5.6 USG.5.1 USG.5.2 USG.5.3 USG.5.6 USG.5.2 USG.5.3 USG.5.6 USG.3.4 USG.3.8 USG.1.4 6

7 Topic 1: Synthesize: Reflecting on What USG.1.9 Government Should Do USG.2.2 USG.2.8 USG.5.2 Topic 2: The Beginnings of American Government Topic 2: Introduction: The Beginnings of American Government Topic 2: Document-Based Question: Should the Constitution Be Ratified? Topic 2: Document-Based Question: Should the Constitution Be Ratified?, Document A: The Massachusetts Gazette Topic 2: Document-Based Question: Should the Constitution Be Ratified?, Document B: Federalist No. 10 Topic 2: Document-Based Question: Should the Constitution Be Ratified?, Document C: Speech by Jonathan Smith Topic 2: Document-Based Question: Should the Constitution Be Ratified?, Document D: Speech by Amos Singletary Topic 2: Document-Based Question: Should the Constitution Be Ratified?, Document E: Letter V by "Cato" Topic 2: Document-Based Question: Should the Constitution Be Ratified?, Document F: Independent Gazetteer Topic 2: Document-Based Question: Should the Constitution Be Ratified?, Document G: The Oxford History of the American People Topic 2: Document-Based Question: Should the Constitution Be Ratified?, Document H: The Mises Daily Topic 2: Document-Based Question: Should the Constitution Be Ratified?, 21st Century Skill: Analyze Primary and Secondary Sources: Video Topic 2: Document-Based Question: Should the Constitution Be Ratified?, 21st Century Skill: Compare Viewpoints: Video Topic 2: Document-Based Question: Should the Constitution Be Ratified?, 21st Century Skill: Identify Bias: Video USG.2.2 USG.2.7 USG.2.7 USG.2.7 USG.2.7 USG.2.7 USG.3.2 USG.2.7 USG.2.7 USG.2.7 USG.2.7 USG.2.7 7

8 Topic 2: Document-Based Question: Should the Constitution Be Ratified?, 21st Century Skill: Consider and Counter Opposing Arguments: Video Topic 2: Document-Based Question: Should the Constitution Be Ratified?, 21st Century Skill: Analyze Primary and Secondary Sources: Quick Reference Topic 2: Document-Based Question: Should the Constitution Be Ratified?, 21st Century Skill: Compare Viewpoints: Quick Reference Topic 2: Document-Based Question: Should the Constitution Be Ratified?, 21st Century Skill: Identify Bias: Quick Reference Topic 2: Lesson 1: Origins of American Political Ideals Topic 2: Lesson 1: Origins of American Political Ideals, Start Up: Establishing a New Government Topic 2: Lesson 1: Origins of American Political Ideals, Flipped Video: Colonial Legislatures Topic 2: Lesson 1: Origins of American Political Ideals, Text 1: Origins of American Constitutional Government Topic 2: Lesson 1: Origins of American Political Ideals, Text 2: Influential Documents and Ideas Topic 2: Lesson 1: Origins of American Political Ideals, Interactive Timeline: Foundations of American Rights Topic 2: Lesson 1: Origins of American Political Ideals, Text 3: Three Types of Colonies Topic 2: Lesson 1: Origins of American Political Ideals, Interactive Map: The Thirteen Colonies in 1775 Topic 2: Lesson 1: Origins of American Political Ideals, Primary Source: Mayflower Compact Topic 2: Lesson 1: Origins of American Political Ideals, Primary Source: English Bill of Rights Topic 2: Lesson 1: Origins of American Political Ideals, Primary Source: The Magna Carta Topic 2: Lesson 1: Origins of American Political Ideals, Synthesize: Influences on Our Government USG.1.5 USG.2.3 USG.2.4 USG.2.3 USG.2.3 USG.2.3 USG.2.3 USG.2.3 8

9 Topic 2: Lesson 2: Independence Topic 2: Lesson 2: Independence, Start Up: The Coming of Independence Topic 2: Lesson 2: Independence, Flipped Video: The Stamp Act Congress Topic 2: Lesson 2: Independence, Text 1: British Colonial Policies Topic 2: Lesson 2: Independence, Text 2: Growing Colonial Unity Topic 2: Lesson 2: Independence, Interactive Gallery: Analyzing Political Cartoons Topic 2: Lesson 2: Independence, Text 3: First Continental Congress Topic 2: Lesson 2: Independence, Text 4: Second Continental Congress Topic 2: Lesson 2: Independence, Text 5: The Declaration of Independence Topic 2: Lesson 2: Independence, Interactive Timeline: The Road to Independence Topic 2: Lesson 2: Independence, Text 6: The First State Constitutions Topic 2: Lesson 2: Independence, 21st Century Skill: Analyze Images: Video Topic 2: Lesson 2: Independence, Primary Source: Common Sense, Thomas Paine Topic 2: Lesson 2: Independence, Primary Source: Declaration of Independence Topic 2: Lesson 2: Independence, Primary Source: Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death Topic 2: Lesson 2: Independence, Primary Source: Virginia Declaration of Rights Topic 2: Lesson 2: Independence, Biography: Roger Sherman Topic 2: Lesson 2: Independence, Biography: John Jay Topic 2: Lesson 2: Independence, Biography: George Washington Topic 2: Lesson 2: Independence, Biography: John Adams USG.2.4 USG.2.4 USG.1.7 USG.2.4 USG.2.5 USG.2.6 USG.1.5 USG.1.7 USG.2.4 USG.2.8 USG.2.6 USG.2.3 USG.2.6 9

10 Topic 2: Lesson 2: Independence, Biography: James Wilson Topic 2: Lesson 2: Independence, Biography: Thomas Jefferson Topic 2: Lesson 2: Independence, Biography: John Locke Topic 2: Lesson 2: Independence, History Core Concepts: Historical Sources Topic 2: Lesson 2: Independence, Synthesize: The Colonies' View of Government Topic 2: Lesson 3: First Steps Topic 2: Lesson 3: First Steps, Start Up: A Plan of Confederation Topic 2: Lesson 3: First Steps, Flipped Video: After the Revolution USG.2.5 USG.2.4 USG.2.8 Topic 2: Lesson 3: First Steps, Text 1: The Articles of Confederation Topic 2: Lesson 3: First Steps, Interactive Gallery: The Government Created By The Articles Topic 2: Lesson 3: First Steps, Text 2: A Time of Troubles, the 1780s Topic 2: Lesson 3: First Steps, Interactive Chart: Articles of Confederation USG.2.4 Topic 2: Lesson 3: First Steps, Text 3: A Demand for Stronger Government Topic 2: Lesson 3: First Steps, 21st Century Skill: Analyze Primary and Secondary Sources: Video Topic 2: Lesson 3: First Steps, Primary Source: Articles of Confederation Topic 2: Lesson 3: First Steps, Synthesize: Reflect on A Plan of Confederation USG.2.4 Topic 2: Lesson 3: First Steps, 21st Century Skill: Analyze Primary and Secondary Sources: Quick Reference Topic 2: Lesson 4: Creating and Ratifying the Constitution Topic 2: Lesson 4: Creating and Ratifying the Constitution, Start Up: The Constitutional Convention Topic 2: Lesson 4: Creating and Ratifying the Constitution, Flipped Video: Ratifying the Constitution USG.2.7 USG

11 Topic 2: Lesson 4: Creating and Ratifying the Constitution, Text 1: The Founding Fathers Meet Topic 2: Lesson 4: Creating and Ratifying the Constitution, Interactive Gallery: The Framers and Their Political Philosophies Topic 2: Lesson 4: Creating and Ratifying the Constitution, Text 2: The Delegates Adopt Rules of Procedure Topic 2: Lesson 4: Creating and Ratifying the Constitution, Text 3: Two Plans of Government Topic 2: Lesson 4: Creating and Ratifying the Constitution, Interactive Chart: The Connecticut Compromise Topic 2: Lesson 4: Creating and Ratifying the Constitution, Text 4: Debates and Compromises Topic 2: Lesson 4: Creating and Ratifying the Constitution, Text 5: The Fight for Ratification Topic 2: Lesson 4: Creating and Ratifying the Constitution, Primary Source: Anti- Federalist Papers Topic 2: Lesson 4: Creating and Ratifying the Constitution, Primary Source: The Social Contract, Jean-Jacques Rousseau Topic 2: Lesson 4: Creating and Ratifying the Constitution, Primary Source: The Spirit of the Laws, Baron de Montesquieu Topic 2: Lesson 4: Creating and Ratifying the Constitution, Primary Source: Two Treatises of Government, John Locke Topic 2: Lesson 4: Creating and Ratifying the Constitution, Primary Source: The Federalist No. 10, James Madison Topic 2: Lesson 4: Creating and Ratifying the Constitution, Primary Source: The Federalist No. 39, James Madison Topic 2: Lesson 4: Creating and Ratifying the Constitution, Primary Source: The Federalist No. 51 Topic 2: Lesson 4: Creating and Ratifying the Constitution, Primary Source: The Federalist No. 78, Alexander Hamilton Topic 2: Lesson 4: Creating and Ratifying the Constitution, Biography: Charles de Montesquieu USG.2.4 USG.2.6 USG.2.8 USG.2.8 USG.2.2 USG.2.2 USG.2.2 USG.2.2 USG.2.7 USG.2.3 USG.2.3 USG.2.3 USG.2.7 USG.2.7 USG.2.7 USG

12 Topic 2: Lesson 4: Creating and Ratifying the Constitution, Biography: Alexander Hamilton Topic 2: Lesson 4: Creating and Ratifying the Constitution, Biography: William Blackstone Topic 2: Lesson 4: Creating and Ratifying the Constitution, Biography: James Madison Topic 2: Lesson 4: Creating and Ratifying the Constitution, Biography: George Mason Topic 2: Lesson 4: Creating and Ratifying the Constitution, Synthesize: Solving the Problems of the Articles Topic 2: Synthesize: Reflecting on What Government Should Do Topic 3: The Constitution Topic 3: Introduction: The Constitution USG.1.2 USG.2.8 USG Topic 3: Civic Action Project: Constitutional Rights Foundation Topic 3: Lesson 1: An Overview of the Constitution Topic 3: Lesson 1: An Overview of the Constitution, Start Up: The Preamble Topic 3: Lesson 1: An Overview of the Constitution, Flipped Video: Basic Principles of the Constitution Topic 3: Lesson 1: An Overview of the Constitution, Text 1: An Outline of the U.S. Constitution Topic 3: Lesson 1: An Overview of the Constitution, Text 2: Article I Topic 3: Lesson 1: An Overview of the Constitution, Text 3: Article II Topic 3: Lesson 1: An Overview of the Constitution, Text 4: Article III Topic 3: Lesson 1: An Overview of the Constitution, Text 5: Basic Principles Topic 3: Lesson 1: An Overview of the Constitution, Interactive Cartoon: Limited Government Topic 3: Lesson 1: An Overview of the Constitution, Text 6: More Basic Principles USG.1.3 USG.1.5 USG.3.2 USG.3.2 USG.1.3 USG.3.3 USG.3.6 USG USG.3.2 USG

13 Topic 3: Lesson 1: An Overview of the Constitution, Interactive Chart: Checks and Balances Topic 3: Lesson 1: An Overview of the Constitution, 21st Century Skill: Analyze Primary and Secondary Sources: Video Topic 3: Lesson 1: An Overview of the Constitution, Synthesize: The Basic Principles Today Topic 3: Lesson 1: An Overview of the Constitution, 21st Century Skill: Analyze Primary and Secondary Sources: Quick Reference USG.3.2 USG.3.2 Topic 3: Lesson 2: Amending the Constitution Topic 3: Lesson 2: Amending the 0 Constitution, Start Up: Write Your Own Amendment Topic 3: Lesson 2: Amending the 0 Constitution, Flipped Video: Amending the Constitution Topic 3: Lesson 2: Amending the 0 Constitution, Text 1: Formal Amendment Process Topic 3: Lesson 2: Amending the USG.3.2 Constitution, Text 2: Federalism and USG.3.3 Popular Sovereignty Topic 3: Lesson 2: Amending the 0 Constitution, Text 3: Proposing an Amendment Topic 3: Lesson 2: Amending the Constitution, Text 4: The 27 Amendments 0 Topic 3: Lesson 2: Amending the Constitution, Text 5: Change by Other Means Topic 3: Lesson 2: Amending the Constitution, Interactive Timeline: The Bill of Rights Topic 3: Lesson 2: Amending the Constitution, Interactive Timeline: Prohibition Timeline Topic 3: Lesson 2: Amending the Constitution, U.S. Constitution: Article V, Amendments 1-27 Topic 3: Lesson 2: Amending the Constitution, Primary Source: Farewell Address, George Washington USG.3.6 USG USG

14 Topic 3: Lesson 2: Amending the 0 Constitution, Synthesize: Revisit Your Amendment Topic 3: Lesson 3: Federalism Powers Divided Topic 3: Lesson 3: Federalism Powers USG.3.2 Divided, Start Up: Who Does What? USG.3.3 Topic 3: Lesson 3: Federalism Powers Divided, Flipped Video: Federalism Powers Divided Topic 3: Lesson 3: Federalism Powers Divided, Text 1: The Founders Choose Federalism Topic 3: Lesson 3: Federalism Powers Divided, Text 2: What is Federalism? Topic 3: Lesson 3: Federalism Powers Divided, Text 3: Three Types of Federal Powers Topic 3: Lesson 3: Federalism Powers Divided, Text 4: Powers Denied to the Federal Government Topic 3: Lesson 3: Federalism Powers Divided, Text 5: Powers of the Fifty States Topic 3: Lesson 3: Federalism Powers Divided, Text 6: The Exclusive and the Concurrent Powers Topic 3: Lesson 3: Federalism Powers Divided, Interactive Chart: Division of Power Topic 3: Lesson 3: Federalism Powers Divided, Interactive Gallery: Powers Reserved to the States Topic 3: Lesson 3: Federalism Powers Divided, Text 7: The Constitution Reigns Supreme Topic 3: Lesson 3: Federalism Powers Divided, U.S. Constitution: Article I, Sections 1-3, 8, 9 Topic 3: Lesson 3: Federalism Powers Divided, U.S. Constitution: Article II, Section 2 Topic 3: Lesson 3: Federalism Powers Divided, U.S. Constitution: Article III Topic 3: Lesson 3: Federalism Powers Divided, U.S. Constitution: Article IV, Sections 1-4 Topic 3: Lesson 3: Federalism Powers Divided, U.S. Constitution: Article VI, Section 2 USG.3.2 USG.3.3 USG.3.6 USG.3.2 USG.3.3 USG.3.2 USG.3.3 USG.3.6 USG.3.6 USG.3.3 USG.3.6 USG.3.3 USG.3.6 USG.3.3 USG.3.3 USG.3.2 USG USG USG

15 Topic 3: Lesson 3: Federalism Powers Divided, U.S. Constitution: Amendments 1-10, 16 Topic 3: Lesson 3: Federalism Powers Divided, Synthesize: The Supremacy Clause USG.3.3 Topic 3: Lesson 3: Federalism Powers Divided, Quiz: Federalism Powers Divided USG.3.3 Topic 3: Lesson 4: The National Government and the States Topic 3: Lesson 4: The National USG.3.3 Government and the States, Start Up: How the United States Functions Topic 3: Lesson 4: The National Government and the States, Flipped Video: USG.3.3 The National Government and the States Topic 3: Lesson 4: The National Government and the States, Text 1: The Nation's Obligations Under the Constitution Topic 3: Lesson 4: The National Government and the States, Interactive Cartoon: Repairing the Union After the Civil War Topic 3: Lesson 4: The National Government and the States, Text 2: Admitting New States Topic 3: Lesson 4: The National Government and the States, Text 3: States and Federal Government Sharing Resources Topic 3: Lesson 4: The National Government and the States, Text 4: Agreements Among States Topic 3: Lesson 4: The National Government and the States, Text 5: How the Law Crosses State Lines Topic 3: Lesson 4: The National Government and the States, Text 6: Extradition Topic 3: Lesson 4: The National Government and the States, Text 7: Privileges and Immunities Topic 3: Lesson 4: The National Government and the States, U.S. Constitution: Article I, Sections 2, 3, and 10 Topic 3: Lesson 4: The National Government and the States, U.S. Constitution: Article IV, Sections 2, 3 and 4 Topic 3: Lesson 4: The National Government and the States, U.S. Constitution: Article V; 17th Amendment USG.3.3 USG.3.5 USG.3.3 USG.3.3 USG.3.8 USG.3.3 USG.3.3 USG.3.3 USG.3.3 USG

16 Topic 3: Lesson 4: The National Government and the States, Primary Source: Northwest Ordinance Topic 3: Lesson 4: The National Government and the States, Synthesize: Federal Grants to States Topic 3: Synthesize: Reflect on the Essential Question Topic 4: The Legislative Branch Topic 4: Introduction: The Legislative Branch Topic 4: Civic Discussion: The Filibuster Topic 4: Civic Discussion: The Filibuster, Civic Discussion: Source A Topic 4: Civic Discussion: The Filibuster, Civic Discussion: Source B Topic 4: Civic Discussion: The Filibuster, Civic Discussion: Source C Topic 4: Civic Discussion: The Filibuster, Civic Discussion: Source D Topic 4: Civic Discussion: The Filibuster, Civic Discussion: Source E Topic 4: Civic Discussion: The Filibuster, Civic Discussion: Source Notes Topic 4: Civic Discussion: The Filibuster, Civic Discussion: Rubric Topic 4: Civic Discussion: The Filibuster, 21st Century Skill: Participate in a Discussion or Debate: Video Topic 4: Civic Discussion: The Filibuster, 21st Century Skill: Consider and Counter Opposing Arguments: Video Topic 4: Civic Discussion: The Filibuster, 21st Century Skill: Evaluate Existing Arguments: Quick Reference Topic 4: Civic Discussion: The Filibuster, 21st Century Skill: Participate in a Discussion or Debate: Quick Reference Topic 4: Civic Discussion: The Filibuster, 21st Century Skill: Consider & Counter Opposing Arguments: Quick Reference USG.2.4 USG.3.3 USG.3.2 USG

17 Topic 4: Lesson 1: National Legislature Overview Topic 4: Lesson 1: National Legislature Overview, Start Up: What Makes a Successful Congress? Topic 4: Lesson 1: National Legislature Overview, Flipped Video: National Legislature Topic 4: Lesson 1: National Legislature Overview, Text 1: The Role of Congress in a Democracy Topic 4: Lesson 1: National Legislature Overview, 3-D Model: The Capitol Building A Tour Topic 4: Lesson 1: National Legislature Overview, Text 2: Congress - The Job Topic 4: Lesson 1: National Legislature Overview, Text 3: Terms and Sessions of Congress Topic 4: Lesson 1: National Legislature Overview, Text 4: Congressional Compensation Topic 4: Lesson 1: National Legislature Overview, Interactive Gallery: Congressional Pay and Benefits Topic 4: Lesson 1: National Legislature Overview, U.S. Constitution: Article I, Sections 1-3 Topic 4: Lesson 1: National Legislature Overview, U.S. Constitution: Article II, Section 3 Topic 4: Lesson 1: National Legislature Overview, Synthesize: How Should Representatives Vote? Topic 4: Lesson 2: The Two Houses Topic 4: Lesson 2: The Two Houses, Start Up: Who Represents You? Topic 4: Lesson 2: The Two Houses, Flipped Video: The House and the Senate Topic 4: Lesson 2: The Two Houses, Text 1: The House Topic 4: Lesson 2: The Two Houses, Text 2: Reapportionment of Congress Topic 4: Lesson 2: The Two Houses, Interactive Map: Gerrymandering - Redistricting Voters USG.2.2 USG

18 Topic 4: Lesson 2: The Two Houses, Interactive Chart: Reapportionment of Congressional Districts Topic 4: Lesson 2: The Two Houses, Text 3: House Elections Topic 4: Lesson 2: The Two Houses, Text 4: Qualifications for Office in the House Topic 4: Lesson 2: The Two Houses, Text 5: The Senate - Size, Election and Terms Topic 4: Lesson 2: The Two Houses, Text 6: Qualifications for Office in the Senate Topic 4: Lesson 2: The Two Houses, U.S. Constitution: Article I, Sections 1-7 Topic 4: Lesson 2: The Two Houses, Synthesize Topic 4: Lesson 2: The Two Houses, Synthesize: Gerrymandering and the Democratic Process Topic 4: Lesson 3: The Expressed Powers Topic 4: Lesson 3: The Expressed Powers, Start Up: What Congress Can and Cannot Do Topic 4: Lesson 3: The Expressed Powers, Flipped Video: The Expressed Powers Topic 4: Lesson 3: The Expressed Powers, Text 1: Types of Congressional Powers Topic 4: Lesson 3: The Expressed Powers, Interactive Chart: The Expressed Powers of Congress Topic 4: Lesson 3: The Expressed Powers, Text 2: The Commerce Power Topic 4: Lesson 3: The Expressed Powers, Text 3: The Money Powers Topic 4: Lesson 3: The Expressed Powers, Text 4: Other Domestic Powers Topic 4: Lesson 3: The Expressed Powers, Interactive Gallery: Congressional Power Over Copyright and Patent Topic 4: Lesson 3: The Expressed Powers, Text 5: Congress and Foreign Policy Topic 4: Lesson 3: The Expressed Powers, Text 6: The War Powers Topic 4: Lesson 3: The Expressed Powers, U.S. Constitution: Article I, Sections 8, 9 Topic 4: Lesson 3: The Expressed Powers, U.S. Constitution: Article IV, Section USG.3.6 USG.3.6 USG.3.4 USG.3.6 USG.3.6 USG.3.6 USG.3.4 USG.3.6 USG.3.6 USG.3.6 USG.3.6 USG.4.5 USG.3.6 USG

19 Topic 4: Lesson 3: The Expressed Powers, U.S. Constitution: 5th Amendment Topic 4: Lesson 3: The Expressed Powers, USG.3.6 Synthesize: Rank the Expressed Powers Topic 4: Lesson 4: The Implied and Nonlegislative Powers Topic 4: Lesson 4: The Implied and USG.3.6 Nonlegislative Powers, Start Up: Congress and Changes in Society and Technology Topic 4: Lesson 4: The Implied and Nonlegislative Powers, Flipped Video: The Implied Powers Topic 4: Lesson 4: The Implied and Nonlegislative Powers, Text 1: The Necessary and Proper Clause Topic 4: Lesson 4: The Implied and Nonlegislative Powers, Interactive Timeline: The Necessary and Proper Clause in Education Topic 4: Lesson 4: The Implied and Nonlegislative Powers, Text 2: The Doctrine in Practice Topic 4: Lesson 4: The Implied and Nonlegislative Powers, Text 3: The Power to Investigate Topic 4: Lesson 4: The Implied and Nonlegislative Powers, Interactive Gallery: The Implied Power of Congressional Investigation Topic 4: Lesson 4: The Implied and Nonlegislative Powers, Text 4: Executive Powers Topic 4: Lesson 4: The Implied and Nonlegislative Powers, Text 5: Impeachment Topic 4: Lesson 4: The Implied and Nonlegislative Powers, Text 6: Other Powers Topic 4: Lesson 4: The Implied and Nonlegislative Powers, U.S. Constitution: Article I, Sections 1-3, 8 Topic 4: Lesson 4: The Implied and Nonlegislative Powers, U.S. Constitution; Article II, Sections 2, 4 Topic 4: Lesson 4: The Implied and Nonlegislative Powers, U.S. Constitution: 12th and 25th Amendments Topic 4: Lesson 4: The Implied and Nonlegislative Powers, Landmark Supreme Court Cases: McCulloch v. Maryland USG.3.6 USG.3.6 USG.3.6 USG.3.6 USG.3.6 USG.3.6 USG.3.6 USG.3.6 USG.3.6 USG

20 Topic 4: Lesson 4: The Implied and Nonlegislative Powers, Synthesize: Strict vs. Liberal Constructionists USG.3.6 Topic 4: Lesson 5: Congress at Work - Organization and Committees Topic 4: Lesson 5: Congress at Work - Organization and Committees, Start Up: Working in Committees Topic 4: Lesson 5: Congress at Work - Organization and Committees, Flipped Video: How Congress Organizes Topic 4: Lesson 5: Congress at Work - Organization and Committees, Text 1: Congress Convenes Topic 4: Lesson 5: Congress at Work - Organization and Committees, U.S. Constitution: Article I, Sections 2-3 Topic 4: Lesson 5: Congress at Work - Organization and Committees, Text 2: The Presiding Officers Topic 4: Lesson 5: Congress at Work - Organization and Committees, Text 3: Party Officers Topic 4: Lesson 5: Congress at Work - Organization and Committees, Interactive Chart: Leadership of Congress Topic 4: Lesson 5: Congress at Work - Organization and Committees, Text 4: Committee Chairs Topic 4: Lesson 5: Congress at Work - Organization and Committees, Text 5: Standing Committees Topic 4: Lesson 5: Congress at Work - Organization and Committees, Text 6: Select Committees Topic 4: Lesson 5: Congress at Work - Organization and Committees, Text 7: Joint and Conference Committees Topic 4: Lesson 5: Congress at Work - Organization and Committees, Interactive Map: State Representation in the 113th Congress Topic 4: Lesson 5: Congress at Work - Organization and Committees, Synthesize: Revisiting Working in Committees 20

21 Topic 4: Lesson 6: Congress at Work - Making Law Topic 4: Lesson 6: Congress at Work - USG.3.9 Making Law, Start Up: There Ought to Be a Law Topic 4: Lesson 6: Congress at Work - USG.3.9 Making Law, Flipped Video: Making Law Topic 4: Lesson 6: Congress at Work - USG.3.9 Making Law, Text 1: The First Steps Topic 4: Lesson 6: Congress at Work - USG.3.9 Making Law, Text 2: The Bill in Committee Topic 4: Lesson 6: Congress at Work - USG.3.9 Making Law, Text 3: Scheduling Floor Debate Topic 4: Lesson 6: Congress at Work - USG.3.9 Making Law, Text 4: The Bill on the House Floor Topic 4: Lesson 6: Congress at Work - USG.3.9 Making Law, Text 5: The Bill on the Senate Floor Topic 4: Lesson 6: Congress at Work - USG.3.9 Making Law, Text 6: House-Senate Conference Committees Topic 4: Lesson 6: Congress at Work - USG.3.9 Making Law, Interactive Chart: Comparing Steps of a Bill Through House and Senate Topic 4: Lesson 6: Congress at Work - USG.3.9 Making Law, Text 7: The President Acts on a Bill Topic 4: Lesson 6: Congress at Work - USG.3.9 Making Law, Text 8: Unorthodox Lawmaking and Emergency Legislation Topic 4: Lesson 6: Congress at Work - USG.3.9 Making Law, Interactive Chart: Forms of Legislation Topic 4: Lesson 6: Congress at Work - Making Law, U.S. Constitution: Article I, USG.3.4 Sections 7-8 Topic 4: Lesson 6: Congress at Work - USG.3.9 Making Law, Synthesize: Turning an Idea into Law Topic 4: Synthesize: Representatives' Approaches to Voting Topic 5: The Executive Branch The Presidency and Vice Presidency Topic 5: Introduction: The Executive Branch 4 The Presidency and Vice Presidency Topic 5: Civic Action Project: Constitutional Rights Foundation 21

22 Topic 5: Lesson 1: The Presidency An Overview Topic 5: Lesson 1: The Presidency An Overview, Start Up: Analyze a Quotation Topic 5: Lesson 1: The Presidency An Overview, Flipped Video: What Is It Like to be the President? Topic 5: Lesson 1: The Presidency An Overview, Text 1: The President's Many USG.3.4 Roles USG.4.5 Topic 5: Lesson 1: The Presidency An Overview, Interactive Chart: The Many Roles of the President Topic 5: Lesson 1: The Presidency An Overview, Text 2: Qualifications for the Presidency Topic 5: Lesson 1: The Presidency An Overview, U.S. Constitution: Article II, Section 1, Clauses 1 and 5 Topic 5: Lesson 1: The Presidency An Overview, Interactive Gallery: Presidential Pay and Benefits Topic 5: Lesson 1: The Presidency An Overview, Text 3: The Presidential Term of Office Topic 5: Lesson 1: The Presidency An Overview, Biography: Franklin D. Roosevelt Topic 5: Lesson 1: The Presidency An Overview, Text 4: Presidential Succession and Disability Topic 5: Lesson 1: The Presidency An Overview, U.S. Constitution: Article II, Section 1, Clause 6; 25th Amendment Topic 5: Lesson 1: The Presidency An Overview, Government and Civics Core Concepts: Political Structures Topic 5: Lesson 1: The Presidency An Overview, Biography: Richard M. Nixon Topic 5: Lesson 1: The Presidency An Overview, Biography: Ronald Reagan Topic 5: Lesson 1: The Presidency An Overview, Synthesize: The 22nd Amendment USG.3.4 USG.4.5 USG

23 Topic 5: Lesson 2: The Vice President and the First Lady Topic 5: Lesson 2: The Vice President and the First Lady, Start Up: How Important is the Vice President? Topic 5: Lesson 2: The Vice President and the First Lady, Flipped Video: A Smooth Transition of Power Topic 5: Lesson 2: The Vice President and the First Lady, Text 1: The Structure and Function of the Vice Presidency Topic 5: Lesson 2: The Vice President and the First Lady, Interactive Chart: Balancing the Ticket Topic 5: Lesson 2: The Vice President and USG.5.6 the First Lady, Text 2: The First Lady Topic 5: Lesson 2: The Vice President and USG.5.6 the First Lady, Interactive Gallery: A Closer Look - Six First Ladies Topic 5: Lesson 2: The Vice President and the First Lady, U.S. Constitution: 25th Amendment Topic 5: Lesson 2: The Vice President and the First Lady, Synthesize: Functions of the Vice President Topic 5: Lesson 3: The President's Domestic Powers Topic 5: Lesson 3: The President's Domestic Powers, Start Up: What Powers Should the President Have? Topic 5: Lesson 3: The President's Domestic Powers, Flipped Video: The President's Domestic Powers Topic 5: Lesson 3: The President's Domestic Powers, Text 1: The Growth of Presidential Power Topic 5: Lesson 3: The President's Domestic Powers, Interactive Gallery: Expansions and Limitations of Presidential Powers Topic 5: Lesson 3: The President's Domestic Powers, Text 2: The Power to Execute the Law Topic 5: Lesson 3: The President's Domestic Powers, Text 3: Executive Orders and Executive Privilege Topic 5: Lesson 3: The President's Domestic Powers, Text 4: The Powers of Appointment and Removal

24 Topic 5: Lesson 3: The President's Domestic Powers, Text 5: The Powers of Clemency Topic 5: Lesson 3: The President's Domestic Powers, Text 6: The Power to Recommend Legislation Topic 5: Lesson 3: The President's Domestic Powers, Text 7: The Power of the Veto Topic 5: Lesson 3: The President's Domestic Powers, Interactive Chart: The President's Domestic Powers Topic 5: Lesson 3: The President's Domestic Powers, Primary Source: The Federalist No. 51 Topic 5: Lesson 3: The President's Domestic Powers, Biography: Franklin D. Roosevelt Topic 5: Lesson 3: The President's Domestic Powers, Biography: Theodore Roosevelt Topic 5: Lesson 3: The President's Domestic Powers, Primary Source: Emancipation Proclamation, Abraham Lincoln Topic 5: Lesson 3: The President's Domestic Powers, Synthesize: Create a Presidential Dictionary USG Topic 5: Lesson 4: The President's Foreign Affairs Powers Topic 5: Lesson 4: The President's Foreign 2 Affairs Powers, Start Up: Analyze a Political USG.4.5 Cartoon Topic 5: Lesson 4: The President's Foreign Affairs Powers, Flipped Video: The President's Foreign Affairs Powers Topic 5: Lesson 4: The President's Foreign Affairs Powers, Text 1: The President's Diplomatic Powers Topic 5: Lesson 4: The President's Foreign Affairs Powers, Interactive Chart: Comparing Treaties and Executive Agreements Topic 5: Lesson 4: The President's Foreign Affairs Powers, Text 2: Commander in Chief USG USG.4.5 USG USG.4.5 USG USG.4.5 USG USG.4.3 USG.4.5 USG.4.6 USG

25 Topic 5: Lesson 4: The President's Foreign Affairs Powers, Interactive Map: Military Interventions After World War II Topic 5: Lesson 4: The President's Foreign Affairs Powers, U.S. Constitution: Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 Topic 5: Lesson 4: The President's Foreign Affairs Powers, Biography: Theodore Roosevelt Topic 5: Lesson 4: The President's Foreign Affairs Powers, Biography: Woodrow Wilson Topic 5: Lesson 4: The President's Foreign Affairs Powers, Synthesize: Diplomacy or War? Topic 5: Synthesize: Revisit What Makes a Good Leader Topic 6: The Executive Branch at Work Topic 6: Introduction: The Executive Branch at Work USG.4.3 USG.4.6 USG.4.8 USG.4.5 USG.4.5 USG.4.5 USG.4.3 USG.4.5 USG.4.6 USG Topic 6: Civic Action Project: Constitutional Rights Foundation Topic 6: Lesson 1: The Federal Bureaucracy Topic 6: Lesson 1: The Federal 2 Bureaucracy, Start Up: Bureaucracies in Your Community Topic 6: Lesson 1: The Federal 2 Bureaucracy, Flipped Video: The Federal Bureaucracy Topic 6: Lesson 1: The Federal 2 Bureaucracy, Text 1: What Is a Bureaucracy? Topic 6: Lesson 1: The Federal 2 Bureaucracy, Text 2: Executive Branch Bureaucracy Topic 6: Lesson 1: The Federal Bureaucracy, U.S. Constitution: Article II, Section 2, Clauses 1-2 Topic 6: Lesson 1: The Federal 2 Bureaucracy, Text 3: How Units Are Named Topic 6: Lesson 1: The Federal 2 Bureaucracy, Text 4: Staff and Line Agencies Topic 6: Lesson 1: The Federal 2 Bureaucracy, Interactive Chart: Staff or Line Agency? 25

26 Topic 6: Lesson 1: The Federal Bureaucracy, Government and Civics Core Concepts: Political Structures Topic 6: Lesson 1: The Federal Bureaucracy, Primary Source: The Federalist No. 51 Topic 6: Lesson 1: The Federal Bureaucracy, Synthesize: Too Much Red Tape? USG.1.6 USG Topic 6: Lesson 2: The Executive Office of the President and the Executive Departments Topic 6: Lesson 2: The EOP and the 2 Executive Departments, Start Up: Choosing Your Cabinet Topic 6: Lesson 2: The EOP and the 2 Executive Departments, Flipped Video: A Day in the Life of the White House Chief of Staff Topic 6: Lesson 2: The EOP and the USG.3.4 Executive Departments, Text 1: Structure 2 of the Executive Office of the President Topic 6: Lesson 2: The EOP and the 2 Executive Departments, 3-D Model: The White House Topic 6: Lesson 2: The EOP and the 2 Executive Departments, Text 2: The Executive Departments Topic 6: Lesson 2: The EOP and the 2 Executive Departments, Interactive Timeline: The Executive Departments Topic 6: Lesson 2: The EOP and the 2 Executive Departments, Text 3: The Cabinet and Its Functions Topic 6: Lesson 2: The EOP and the 2 Executive Departments, Interactive Gallery: Women and Minorities in the Cabinet Topic 6: Lesson 2: The EOP and the 2 Executive Departments, 21st Century Skill: Evaluate Web Sites: Video Topic 6: Lesson 2: The EOP and the 2 Executive Departments, Synthesize: Revisit Your Cabinet Pick Topic 6: Lesson 3: The Independent Agencies Topic 6: Lesson 3: The Independent 2 Agencies, Start Up: Is a Federal Government Job Right for You? Topic 6: Lesson 3: The Independent 2 Agencies, Flipped Video: The Independent Agencies 26

27 Topic 6: Lesson 3: The Independent 2 Agencies, Text 1: The Purpose of Independent Agencies Topic 6: Lesson 3: The Independent 2 Agencies, Text 2: Independent Executive Agencies Topic 6: Lesson 3: The Independent 2 Agencies, Interactive Gallery: NASA Inventions in Consumer Products Topic 6: Lesson 3: The Independent 2 Agencies, Text 3: Independent Regulatory Commissions Topic 6: Lesson 3: The Independent 2 Agencies, Text 4: Government Corporations Topic 6: Lesson 3: The Independent 2 Agencies, Interactive Gallery: The Independent Agencies Topic 6: Lesson 3: The Independent 2 Agencies, Biography: Andrew Jackson Topic 6: Lesson 3: The Independent 2 Agencies, Synthesize: Design Your Own Independent Agency Topic 6: Lesson 4: Foreign Policy Overview Topic 6: Lesson 4: Foreign Policy Overview, Start Up: Isolationism or Internationalism? Topic 6: Lesson 4: Foreign Policy Overview, Flipped Video: Foreign Policy Overview Topic 6: Lesson 4: Foreign Policy Overview, Text 1: What is Foreign Policy? Topic 6: Lesson 4: Foreign Policy Overview, Text 2: Beginnings Through World War I Topic 6: Lesson 4: Foreign Policy Overview, Interactive Chart: Isolationism to Internationalism Topic 6: Lesson 4: Foreign Policy Overview, Text 3: World War II to the End of the Cold War USG.4.3 USG.4.5 USG.4.6 USG.4.3 USG.4.4 USG.4.5 USG.4.6 USG.4.8 USG.4.9 USG.4.5 USG.4.6 USG.4.5 USG.4.6 USG.4.7 USG.4.8 USG.4.6 USG.4.1 USG.4.3 USG

28 Topic 6: Lesson 4: Foreign Policy Overview, Text 4: Today's Foreign Policy Challenges Topic 6: Lesson 4: Foreign Policy Overview, Interactive Map: Major Diplomatic Hotspots Topic 6: Lesson 4: Foreign Policy Overview, Government and Civics Core Concepts: Political Structures Topic 6: Lesson 4: Foreign Policy Overview, Biography: James Monroe Topic 6: Lesson 4: Foreign Policy Overview, Biography: Harry Truman Topic 6: Lesson 4: Foreign Policy Overview, Biography: Richard M. Nixon Topic 6: Lesson 4: Foreign Policy Overview, Biography: Mikhail Gorbachev Topic 6: Lesson 4: Foreign Policy Overview, Biography: Ronald Reagan Topic 6: Lesson 4: Foreign Policy Overview, Synthesize: Revisiting Isolationism or Internationalism Topic 6: Lesson 5: Diplomacy Topic 6: Lesson 5: Diplomacy, Start Up: What Does the State Department Do? Topic 6: Lesson 5: Diplomacy, Flipped Video: The U.S. Foreign Service Topic 6: Lesson 5: Diplomacy, Text 1: America's Representatives to the World Topic 6: Lesson 5: Diplomacy, Interactive Map: U.S. Embassies Around the World Topic 6: Lesson 5: Diplomacy, Text 2: American Foreign Aid Topic 6: Lesson 5: Diplomacy, Interactive Gallery: U.S. Foreign Aid Through the Years Topic 6: Lesson 5: Diplomacy, Text 3: NATO Topic 6: Lesson 5: Diplomacy, Text 4: The United Nations USG.4.6 USG.4.7 USG.4.8 USG.4.9 USG.4.3 USG.1.6 USG USG.4.6 USG.4.8 USG.4.6 USG.4.8 USG.4.8 USG.4.6 USG.4.8 USG.4.6 USG.4.8 USG.4.3 USG.4.4 USG.4.8 USG.4.9 USG.4.3 USG.4.4 USG.4.8 USG

29 Topic 6: Lesson 5: Diplomacy, Text 5: The UN's Work Topic 6: Lesson 5: Diplomacy, Primary Source: Charter of the United Nations Topic 6: Lesson 5: Diplomacy, Biography: George Marshall Topic 6: Lesson 5: Diplomacy, Synthesize: Dollars and Diplomacy Topic 6: Lesson 6: National Security Topic 6: Lesson 6: National Security, Start Up: Who Commands the U.S. Military? Topic 6: Lesson 6: National Security, Flipped Video: National Security Topic 6: Lesson 6: National Security, Text 1: The Department of Defense Topic 6: Lesson 6: National Security, Interactive Gallery: The Department of Defense Topic 6: Lesson 6: National Security, U.S. Constitution: Article I, Section 8, Clauses 15 and 16 Topic 6: Lesson 6: National Security, U.S. Constitution: Article II, Section 2, Clauses 1 and 2 Topic 6: Lesson 6: National Security, Text 2: Branches of the Military Topic 6: Lesson 6: National Security, Text 3: The Director of National Intelligence Topic 6: Lesson 6: National Security, Text 4: The Department of Homeland Security Topic 6: Lesson 6: National Security, Interactive Chart: Department of Homeland Security Topic 6: Lesson 6: National Security, Synthesize: Draw a Defense Department Graphic Organizer Topic 6: Synthesize: The Executive Branch at Work Topic 7: The Judicial Branch Topic 7: Introduction: The Judicial Branch Topic 7: Civic Action Project: Constitutional Rights Foundation USG.4.3 USG.4.4 USG.4.8 USG.4.9 USG.4.4 USG.4.7 USG USG.4.6 USG.4.8 USG.4.9 USG USG

30 Topic 7: Lesson 1: The National Judiciary Topic 7: Lesson 1: The National Judiciary, Start Up: The Function of the Judicial Branch Topic 7: Lesson 1: The National Judiciary, Flipped Video: The National Judiciary Topic 7: Lesson 1: The National Judiciary, Text 1: The Courts and Democracy Topic 7: Lesson 1: The National Judiciary, Text 2: Creation of a National Judiciary Topic 7: Lesson 1: The National Judiciary, Interactive Chart: Constitutional and Special Courts Topic 7: Lesson 1: The National Judiciary, Text 3: Jurisdiction in the Federal Court System Topic 7: Lesson 1: The National Judiciary, Text 4: Types of Jurisdiction Topic 7: Lesson 1: The National Judiciary, Text 5: Federal Judges and Court Officers Topic 7: Lesson 1: The National Judiciary, Interactive Gallery: What is a Judge? Topic 7: Lesson 1: The National Judiciary, U.S. Constitution: Article II, Section 2 Topic 7: Lesson 1: The National Judiciary, U.S. Constitution: Article III, Sections 1-2 Topic 7: Lesson 1: The National Judiciary, Synthesize: Revisit the Function of the Judicial Branch Topic 7: Lesson 2: The Supreme Court Topic 7: Lesson 2: The Supreme Court, Start Up: Judicial Checks and Balances Topic 7: Lesson 2: The Supreme Court, Flipped Video: The Supreme Court Topic 7: Lesson 2: The Supreme Court, Text 1: What Is Judicial Review? Topic 7: Lesson 2: The Supreme Court, Text 2: Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court Topic 7: Lesson 2: The Supreme Court, Text 3: Appealing to the Supreme Court Topic 7: Lesson 2: The Supreme Court, Interactive Gallery: How a Case Reaches the Supreme Court Topic 7: Lesson 2: The Supreme Court, Text 4: Hearing a Supreme Court Case

31 Topic 7: Lesson 2: The Supreme Court, Interactive Timeline: Key Supreme Court Cases Topic 7: Lesson 2: The Supreme Court, U.S. Constitution: Article I, Section 3 Topic 7: Lesson 2: The Supreme Court, U.S. Constitution: Article III, Sections 1-2 Topic 7: Lesson 2: The Supreme Court, Synthesize: Judicial Review of State Laws Topic 7: Lesson 3: The Inferior Courts and the Special Courts Topic 7: Lesson 3: The Inferior Courts and 1 the Special Courts, Start Up: Create a Special Court Topic 7: Lesson 3: The Inferior Courts and 1 the Special Courts, Flipped Video: The Inferior Courts and Special Courts Topic 7: Lesson 3: The Inferior Courts and 1 the Special Courts, Text 1: The Structure and Role of the Federal District Courts Topic 7: Lesson 3: The Inferior Courts and 1 the Special Courts, Interactive Chart: Civil and Criminal Cases Topic 7: Lesson 3: The Inferior Courts and 1 the Special Courts, Text 2: The Structure and Role of the Federal Courts of Appeals Topic 7: Lesson 3: The Inferior Courts and 1 the Special Courts, Text 3: The Court of International Trade Topic 7: Lesson 3: The Inferior Courts and 1 the Special Courts, Text 4: Military Justice - Special Courts and Commissions Topic 7: Lesson 3: The Inferior Courts and 1 the Special Courts, Text 5: Other Special Courts Topic 7: Lesson 3: The Inferior Courts and 1 the Special Courts, Interactive Gallery: U.S. Special Courts Topic 7: Lesson 3: The Inferior Courts and the Special Courts, U.S. Constitution: 1 Article I, Section 8 Topic 7: Lesson 3: The Inferior Courts and the Special Courts, U.S. Constitution: Article IV, Section 3 Topic 7: Lesson 3: The Inferior Courts and the Special Courts, 21st Century Skill: Ask Questions: Video 1 31

32 Topic 7: Lesson 3: The Inferior Courts and the Special Courts, Synthesize: Analyze Your Special Court Topic 7: Lesson 3: The Inferior Courts and the Special Courts, 21st Century Skill: Ask Questions: Quick Reference Topic 7: Synthesize: Revisit the Essential Question Topic 8: Protecting Civil Liberties Topic 8: Introduction: Protecting Civil Liberties 1 1 Topic 8: Civic Action Project: Constitutional Rights Foundation Topic 8: Lesson 1: The Unalienable Rights Topic 8: Lesson 1: The Unalienable Rights, USG.1.7 Start Up: List Your Rights Topic 8: Lesson 1: The Unalienable Rights, Flipped Video: The Unalienable Rights USG.5.5 Topic 8: Lesson 1: The Unalienable Rights, Text 1: A Commitment to Individual Rights Topic 8: Lesson 1: The Unalienable Rights, USG.1.7 Interactive Gallery: The Founding of American Rights and Freedoms Topic 8: Lesson 1: The Unalienable Rights, USG.5.5 Text 2: Limited Government Topic 8: Lesson 1: The Unalienable Rights, Text 3: The 14th Amendment, Fundamental Rights, and Federalism Topic 8: Lesson 1: The Unalienable Rights, Interactive Gallery: Examples of the Incorporation of the Bill of Rights Topic 8: Lesson 1: The Unalienable Rights, Landmark Supreme Court Cases: Korematsu v. United States Topic 8: Lesson 1: The Unalienable Rights, U.S. Constitution: Bill of Rights Topic 8: Lesson 1: The Unalienable Rights, U.S. Constitution: 14th Amendment Topic 8: Lesson 1: The Unalienable Rights, Synthesize: Tough Choices Topic 8: Lesson 2: Freedom of Religion Topic 8: Lesson 2: Freedom of Religion, Start Up: Is It Constitutional or Not? Topic 8: Lesson 2: Freedom of Religion, Flipped Video: Freedom of Religion Topic 8: Lesson 2: Freedom of Religion, Text 1: Religious Liberty USG.3.20 USG.5.5 USG

33 Topic 8: Lesson 2: Freedom of Religion, Interactive Chart: The Establishment Clause Topic 8: Lesson 2: Freedom of Religion, Text 2: Religion and Education Topic 8: Lesson 2: Freedom of Religion, Text 3: Other Establishment Clause Cases Topic 8: Lesson 2: Freedom of Religion, Text 4: The Free Exercise Clause Topic 8: Lesson 2: Freedom of Religion, Interactive Chart: Understanding the Free Exercise Clause Topic 8: Lesson 2: Freedom of Religion, Primary Source: Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, Thomas Jefferson Topic 8: Lesson 2: Freedom of Religion, Landmark Supreme Court Cases: Wisconsin v. Yoder Topic 8: Lesson 2: Freedom of Religion, Landmark Supreme Court Cases: Engel v. Vitale Topic 8: Lesson 2: Freedom of Religion, Synthesize Topic 8: Lesson 2: Freedom of Religion, Synthesize: Balancing Rights With The Common Good Topic 8: Lesson 3: Freedom of Speech and Press Topic 8: Lesson 3: Freedom of Speech and Press, Start Up: Free Speech for Students USG.5.5 Topic 8: Lesson 3: Freedom of Speech and Press, Flipped Video: Freedom of Speech USG.5.5 and Press Topic 8: Lesson 3: Freedom of Speech and Press, Text 1: The Right of Free Expression Topic 8: Lesson 3: Freedom of Speech and Press, Text 2: Seditious Speech Topic 8: Lesson 3: Freedom of Speech and Press, Text 3: The 1st Amendment and Symbolic Speech Topic 8: Lesson 3: Freedom of Speech and Press, Text 4: Prior Restraint on Expression Topic 8: Lesson 3: Freedom of Speech and Press, Interactive Gallery: Freedom of Speech in the U.S. and Around the World Topic 8: Lesson 3: Freedom of Speech and Press, Text 5: The Media in a Free Society Topic 8: Lesson 3: Freedom of Speech and Press, Interactive Chart: The Limits of Free Speech and Press USG.5.5 USG.5.5 USG.5.5 USG.5.5 USG.5.5 USG.5.5 USG

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