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United States Government Curriculum Framework 2016-2017
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WEEK 1-
1st Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY August 22
Introduction
Syllabus
Classroom goals, objectives, and expectations
Procedures
TUESDAY August 23
1F, 5A,
8G Foundations of Government: Purposes & Origins of Government McGraw Hill Ch.
1 Section 1 The Functions of Government
Origins of the State
WEDNESDAY August 24
5C, 7A,
8E, 9A,
12AB,
13A,
14C
Foundations of Government: Types of Government
Systems of Government: Unitary, Confederate, & Federal
Types of Government : Authoritarian, Monarchy, Democracy
Principles of Democracy
McGraw Hill Ch. 1 Section 2
THURSDAY August 25
5C Foundations of Government: The Role of Government in Economic Systems
Capitalism
Mixed Economies
Socialism & Communism
McGraw Hill Ch. 1 Section 3
FRIDAY August 26
Foundations of Government: Supreme Court Case
United States v Virginia (1996)
McGraw Hill Ch. 1 Supreme Court Case pg. 29
TEKS Descriptor
(1F) identify significant individuals in the field of government and politics, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan (5A) explain how government fiscal, monetary, and regulatory policies influence the economy at the local, state and national levels (5C) compare the role of government in the US free enterprise system and other economic systems (7A) explain the importance of a written constitution (8E)explain how certain provisions of the US Constitution provide for checks and balances among the three branches of government (8G) explain the major responsibilities of the federal government for domestic and foreign policy such as national defense (9A) explain why the Founding Fathers created a distinctly new form of federalism and adopted a federal system of government instead of a unitary system (12A) compare the US constitutional republic to historical and contemporary forms of government such as monarchy, a classical republic, authoritarian, socialist, direct democracy, theocracy, tribal and republics (12B) analyze advantages and disadvantages of federal, confederate, and unitary systems of government (13A) understand the roles of limited government and the rule of law in the protection of individuals rights (14C) understand the responsibilities, duties, and obligations of citizenship such as being well informed about civic affairs, serving in the military, voting, serving on a jury, observing the laws, paying taxes, and serving the public good
COMMENTS
ELPS
3E, 4D,4I, 4D, 4J, 5F CCRS IB, IF, IVA
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WEEK 2-
1st Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY August 29
1ABC, 7A,
13A Origins of American Government: Government in Colonial America
Political Heritage: Limited Govt., English Bill of Rights, & English Law
McGraw Hill
Chapter 2
Section 1
TUESDAY August 30
1ACDEF,
7AF, 13A
Origins of American Government: Uniting for Independence
Grievances & Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Problems & Weaknesses during the Confederation Period
McGraw Hill
Chapter 2
Section 2
WEDNESDAY August 31
1DEF, 12B Origins of American Government: The Articles of Confederation
Shay’s Rebellion, AOC Revision Attempt, A Need for Stronger Gov’t.
The Constitutional Convention
New Jersey & Virginia Plans, Connecticut Compromise
McGraw Hill
Chapter 2
Section 3
THURSDAY September 1
1ADEF, 7C,
13F
Origins of American Government : Creating the Constitution
Slavery Disputes
Federalist & Anti-Federalists/ Ratifying the Constitution
Review
McGraw Hill
Chapter 2
Section 4
FRIDAY September 2
Foundations of Government & Origins of American Government
Exam
TEKS Descriptor
(1A) explain major political ideas in history, including the laws of nature and nature’s God, unalienable rights, divine right of kings, social contract theory, and the rights of resistance to illegitimate government (1B) identify major intellectual, philosophical, political and religious traditions that informed the American founding, including Judeo-Christian (especially biblical law), English common law and constitutionalism, Enlightenment, and republicanism, as they address issues of liberty, rights, and responsibilities of individuals (1C) identify the individuals whose principles of laws and government institutions informed the American founding documents, including those of Moses, William Blackstone, John Locke and Charles de Montesquieu (1D) identify the contributions of the political philosophies of the Founding Fathers, including John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Jay, George Mason, Roger Sherman and James Wilson on the development of the US government (1E) examine debates and compromises that impacted the creation of the founding documents (1F) identify significant individuals in the field of government and politics, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan (7A) explain the importance of the a written constitution (7C) analyze how the Federalist Papers such as Number 10, Number 39, and Number 51 explain the principles of the American constitutional system of government (7F) identify how the American beliefs and principles reflected in the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution contribute to both a national identity and federal identity and are embodied in the United States today (12B) analyze advantages and disadvantages of federal, confederate, and unitary systems of government (13A) understand the roles of limited government and the rule of law in the protection of individuals rights (13F) recall the conditions that produced the 14th Amendment and describe subsequent efforts to selectively extend some of the Bill of Rights to the states, including the Blaine Amendment and US Supreme Court rulings, and analyze the impact on the scope of fundamental rights and federalism
COMMENTS
ELPS 1C, 3EG, 4D CCRS IB, IF
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WEEK 3-
1st Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY September 5
1D, 7CDF, 9ABCD
Federalism: Dividing and Sharing Power
Why Federalism
Federalism in the Constitution
McGraw Hill
Chapter 4
Section 1
TUESDAY September 6
2A, 7DE,
8G, 9CD
Federalism: Relations Between the national and State Government
Guarantees to and Obligations of the States
Federal Aid and Mandates
Conflicts
McGraw Hill
Chapter 4
Section 2
WEDNESDAY September 7
5A, 8CH
Federalism: State Powers and Interstate Relations
State Powers & Relations Among States
McGraw Hill Chapter 4 Section 3
THURSDAY September 8
2A, 7D, 8H
Federalism: Differing Views About Federalism
Federalism & Public Policy & Political Parties
McGraw Hill Chapter 4 Section 4
FRIDAY September 9
Federalism Exam
TEKS Descriptor
(2A) give examples of the processes used by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media to affect public policy (5A) explain how government fiscal, monetary, and regulatory policies influence the economy at the local, state, and national levels (7D) evaluate constitutional provisions for limiting the role of government, including republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights (8F) analyze selected issues raised by judicial activism and judicial restraint (8H) compare the structures, functions, and processes of national, state, and local governments in the US federal system (9A) explain why the Founding Fathers created a distinctly new form of federalism and adopted a deferral system of government instead of a unitary system (9B) categorize government powers as national, state, or shared (9C) analyze historical and contemporary conflicts over the respective roles of national and state governments (9D) understand the limits on the national and state governments in the US federal system of government (11A) analyze the functions of political parties and their role in the electoral process at local, state and national levels (11B) explain the two-party system and evaluate the role of third parties in the United States (12A) compare the US constitutional republic to historical and contemporary forms of government such as monarchy, a classical republic, authoritarian, socialist, direct democracy, theocracy, tribal and other republics
COMMENTS
ELPS 1C, 3DG, 4DG, 5G CCRS IB,ID,IF
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WEEK 4-
1st Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY September 12
7ABCEF, 8E, 9AB, 13AC
The Constitution : Structure and Principles of the Constitution
Structure of the US Constitution • Principles of the U.S. Constitution
McGraw Hill
Chapter 3
Section 1 Celebrate Freedom Week • Declaration of Independence
TUESDAY September 13
1D, 3C,
7CD,
8ABCDE
9B
The Constitution: The Three Branches of Government
Legislative Branch: Enumerated & Expressed Powers
Executive Branch: Role & Powers of President
Judicial Branch: Jurisdiction & Judicial Review
McGraw Hill Chapter 3 Section 2
Celebrate Freedom Week
US Constitution
WEDNESDAY September 14
1F, 7DE,
10C,
13BCDF
, 16B
The Constitution: Amendments
Amending the Constitution
The Bill of Rights
Later Amendments
Changes to our Understanding of the Constitution
McGraw Hill
Chapter 3
Section 3
Celebrate Freedom Week
Bill of Rights
THURSDAY September 15
Supreme Court Case: McCulloch v. Maryland McGraw Hill Chapter 3
Celebrate Freedom Week
Declaration of Natural Rights & Preamble to the Constitution
FRIDAY September 16
The Constitution EXAM
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TEKS Descriptor
(1 History) The student understands how constitutional government, as developed in America and expressed in the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the US Constitution, has been influenced by ideas, people and historical documents. (2 Geography) The student understands how geography can influence US political divisions and policies (7 Government) The student understands the American beliefs and principles reflected in the US Constitution and why these are significant (8 Government) The student understand the structure and functions of the government created by the US Constitution (10 Government) The student understands the processes for filling public offices in the US system of government (13 Citizenship) The student understands rights guaranteed by the US Constitution (1D) identify the contributions of the political philosophies of the Founding Fathers, including John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Jay, George Mason, Roger Sherman and James Wilson on the development of the US government (1F) identify significant individuals in the field of government and politics, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan (3C) explain how political divisions are crafted and how they are affected by Supreme Court decisions such as Baker v. Carr (7A) explain the importance of the a written constitution (7B)evaluate how the federal government serves the purposes set forth in the Preamble to the US Constitution (7D) evaluate constitutional provisions for limiting the role of government, including republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights (7E) describe the constitutional provisions of limiting the role of government including republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights (7F) identify how the American beliefs and principles reflected in the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution contribute to both a national identity and federal identity and are embodied in the US today (8E) explain how certain provisions of the US Constitution provide for checks and balances among the three branches of government (8G) explain the major responsibilities of the federal government for domestic and foreign policy such as national defense (9A) explain why the Founding Fathers created a distinctly new form of federalism and adopted a deferral system of government instead of a unitary system (9B) categorize government powers as national, state or shared ((9C) analyze historical and contemporary conflicts over the respective roles of national and state governments (10C) analyze the impact of the passage of the 17th Amendment (13A) understand the roles of limited government and the rules of law in the protection of individual rights (13B) identify and define the unalienable rights (13C) identify the freedoms and rights guaranteed by each amendment in the Bill of Rights (13D) analyze US Supreme Court interpretations of rights guaranteed by the US Constitution in selected cases, including Engel v. Vitale, Schenck v. United States, Texas v. Johnson, Miranda v. Arizona, Gideon, v. Wainwright, Mapp v. Ohio, and Roe v. Wade (13F) recall the conditions that produced the 14th Amendment and describe subsequent efforts to selectively extend some of the Bill of Rights to the states, including the Blaine Amendment and US Supreme Court rulings, and analyze the impact on the scope of fundamental rights and federalism (16B)analyze the importance of the First Amendment rights of petition, assembly, speech and press and the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms
COMMENTS
ELPS 2I, 3E, 4DFG CCRS IB, IF,IIA
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WEEK 5-
1st Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY September 19
1D, 3ABC, 7D, 8A
The Structure of Congress- Congressional Membership
Organization of Congress: Bicameral & Sessions
Membership of The House: Qualifications, Representation & Reapportion
Redistricting v. Gerrymandering
Characteristics of Congress Members
McGraw Hill
Chapter 5
Section 1
TUESDAY September 20
1F, 2B, 8A, 11A, 12A
The Structure of Congress: The House of Representatives • House Rules: Complex, Committee Work, & Party Affiliation • Leadership in the House • Lawmaking: House Rules, Concurrent Jurisdiction, & Quorum
McGraw Hill
Chapter 5
Section 2
WEDNESDAY September 21
8A, 19B The Structure of Congress: The Senate • The Senate at Work
Leadership in the Senate
Lawmaking in the Senate
McGraw Hill
Chapter 5
Section 3
THURSDAY September 22
2A, 8A, 19B
The Structure of Congress: Congressional Committees & Staff and Support Agencies
Purpose of Committees & Kinds of Committees
Choosing Committee Members
Congressional Staff Role & Staff Growth
Personal Staff & Committee Staff
Supporting Agencies
McGraw Hill
Chapter 5
Section 4 & 5
FRIDAY September 23
The Structure of Congress EXAM
TEKS Descriptor
(1D) identify the contributions of the political philosophies of the Founding Fathers, including John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Jay, George Mason, Roger Sherman and James Wilson on the development of the US govt (1F) identify significant individuals in the field of government and politics, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan (2A) give examples of the processes used by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media to affect public policy (2B) analyze the impact of political changes brought about the individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media, past and pre (3A) understand how population shifts affect voting patterns (3B) examine political boundaries to make inferences regarding the distribution of political power (3C) explain how political divisions are crafted and how they are affected by Supreme Court decisions such as Baker v. Carr (7D) evaluate constitutional provisions for limiting the role of government, including republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty and individual rights (8A) analyze the structure and functions of the legislative branch of government, including the bicameral structure of Congress, the role of committees, and the procedure for enacting laws (8B) analyze the structure and functions of the executive branch of government, including the constitutional powers of the president, the growth of presidential power, and the role of the Cabinet and executive departments (8G) explain the major responsibilities of the federal government for domestic and foreign policy such as national defense (9B) categorize government powers as national, state or shared (9C) analyze historical and contemporary conflicts over the respective roles of national and state governments (10A) compare different methods of filling public offices, including elected and appointed offices at the local, state, and national levels (10C) analyze the impact of the passage of the 17th Amendment (19B) evaluate the impact of the internet and other electronic information on the political process
COMMENTS
ELPS 1D, CCRS IB, IC, IF
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WEEK 1-
2nd Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY September 26
1D, 2A, 6B, 7D, 8AEG, 9D, 17A, 18A, 19A
Congressional Powers: Congressional Powers
Congressional Provisions
Legislative Powers
Non-legislative Powers Congressional Powers: Investigations and Oversight • The Powers to Investigate
The Power of Oversight
McGraw Hill
Chapter 6
Section 1 & 2
TUESDAY September 27
2A, 7D, 8ABEG,
Congressional Powers: Congress and the President
Sources of Tensions
The Balance of Power Supreme Court Case: United States v Lopez
McGraw Hill
Chapter 6
Section 3
WEDNESDAY September 28
8AG, 2AB, 5B, 6B, 8AB
Congress at Work: How a bill becomes a law
Types of Bills and Resolutions
Introducing a Bill
Floor Action
Final Steps in Passing Bills Congress at Work: Taxing and Spending Bills
Making Decisions about Taxes
Spending Money
McGraw Hill
Chapter 7
Section 1 & 2
THURSDAY September 29
2AB, 7D, 8A, 15C, 16B, 19B
Congress at Work: Influencing Congress
Influences on Lawmakers
The Influence of Voters
The Influence of Parties Congress at Work: Helping Constituents
McGraw Hill
Chapter 7
Section 3 & 4
Handling Problems
Helping the District or State
FRIDAY September 30
Congressional Powers & Congress at Work Exam
TEKS Descriptor
(1D) identify the contributions of the political philosophies of the Founding Fathers, including John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Jay, George Mason, Roger Sherman and James Wilson on the development of the US govt (2A) give examples of the process used by individuals, political parties, interest groups, or the media to affect public policy (6B) understand the roles of the executive and legislative branches in setting international trade and fiscal policies (7D) evaluate constitutional provisions for limiting the role of government, including republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights (8A) analyze the structure and functions of the legislative branch of government, including the bicameral structure of Congress, the role of committees, and the procedure for enacting laws (8B) analyze the structure an functions of the executive branch of government, including the constitutional powers of the president, the growth of presidential power and the role of the Cabinet and executive departments (8E) explain how certain provisions of the US Constitution provide for checks and balances among the three branches of government (8G) explain the major responsibilities of the federal government for domestic and foreign policy such as national defense (9D) understand the limits on the national and state governments in the US federal system of government (15C) understand the factors that influence an individual’s political attitudes and actions (16B)analyze the importance of the First Amendment rights of petition, assembly, speech and press and the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms (17A) evaluate a US government policy or court decision that has affected a particular racial, ethnic or religious groups such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the US Supreme Court cases of Hernandez v. Texas and Grutter v. Bollinger (19A) understand the potential impact on society of recent scientific discoveries and technological innovations
COMMENTS
ELPS 3EF, 4DFG CCRS IB, IF
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WEEK 2-
2nd Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY October 3
1DF, 2AB,
7D, 8B The President: Sources of Presidential Powers
Constitutional Powers
Growth of Presidential Power
Presidential Roles
McGraw Hill
Chapter 9
Section 1
TUESDAY October 4
1F, 4B, 7D, 8DG, 10A
The President: Head of State and Chief Executive
Head of State
Chief Executive The President: Commander in Chief and Chief Diplomat
Commander in Chief
Chief Diplomat
McGraw Hill
Chapter 9
Section 2 & 3
WEDNESDAY October 5
1F, 7D, 8B, 10A
The President: Legislative, Economic and Party Leader
Influencing Legislation
Economic Planning
Political Party Leader
McGraw Hill
Chapter 9
Section 4
THURSDAY October 6
EXAM-The President
FRIDAY October 7
Staff Development
TEKS Descriptor
(1A) explain major political ideas in history, including the laws of nature and nature’s God, unalienable rights, divine right of kings, social contract theory, and the rights of resistance to illegitimate government (1D) identify the contributions of the political philosophies of the Founding Fathers, including John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Jay, George Mason, Roger Sherman and James Wilson on the development of the US government (1F) identify significant individuals in the field of government and politics, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan (2A) give examples of the process used by individuals, political parties, interest groups, or the media to affect public policy (2B) analyze the impact of political changes brought about by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media, past and present (4A) identify the significance to the United States of the location and key natural resources of selected global places or regions (7D) evaluate constitutional provisions for limiting the role of government, including republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights (7F) identify how the American beliefs and principles reflected in the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution contribute to both a national identity and federal identity and are embodied in the US today (8B) analyze the structure and functions of the executive branch of government, including the constitutional powers of the president, the growth of presidential power, and role of the Cabinet and executive departments (8G) explain the major responsibilities of the federal government for domestic and foreign policy such as national defense (10A) compare different methods of filling public offices, including elected and appointed offices at the local, state, and national levels (12A) compare the US constitutional republic to historical and contemporary forms of governments such as monarch, a classical republic, authoritarian, socialist, direct democracy, theocracy, tribal and other republics (13E) explain the importance of due process rights to the protection of individual rights and in limiting the powers of government
COMMENTS
ELPS 3G, 4GFJ CCRS IB, IF
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WEEK 3-
2nd Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY October 10
Holiday
TUESDAY October 11
1F, 19B Choosing the President: Presidential Qualifications and Leadership
Qualifications for the Presidency
Leadership Skills
McGraw Hill
Chapter 10
Section 1
WEDNESDAY October 12
1F Choosing the President: Presidential Salary, the Vice President and Succession
Terms, Salary, and Benefits
The Vice President
Succession
McGraw Hill
Chapter 10
Section 2
THURSDAY October 13
2A, 3B, 10AB, 11ABC, 19B
Choosing the President: Electing the President
Road to the White House
Electoral College Issues
The Inauguration Debate: Should the Electoral College system be Amended?
McGraw Hill
Chapter 10
Section 3
FRIDAY October 14
EXAM: Choosing the President
TEKS Descriptor
(1F) identify significant individuals in the field of government and politics, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan (2A) give examples of the processes used by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media to affect public policy (3B) examine political boundaries to make inferences regarding the distribution of political power (10A) compare different methods of filling public offices, including elected and appointed offices at the local, state, and national levels (10B) explain the process of electing the president of the US and analyze the Electoral College (11A) analyze the functions of political parties and their role in the electoral process at local, state, and national levels (11B) explain the two-party system and evaluate the role of third parties in the US (11C) identify opportunities for citizens to participate in political party activities at local, state, and national levels (19B) evaluate the impact of the internet and other electronic information on the political process
COMMENTS
ELPS 2I,3EGH,4FDG CCRS IB, IF
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WEEK 4-
2nd Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY October 17
1F, 6B,
7D, 8D
Structure and Functions of the Executive Branch: The Cabinet and Executive Office of the President
The Cabinet
The Executive Office of the President
McGraw Hill
Chapter 11
Section 1
TUESDAY October 18
5A, 6B, 8AD
Structure and Functions of the Executive Branch: Cabinet Department and Independent Agencies
Cabinet Departments
Independent Agencies, Government Corporations and Regulatory Commissions
McGraw Hill Chapter 11 Section 2
WEDNESDAY October 19
1F,7D,10A
Structure and Functions of the Executive Branch: The Federal Workforce and Civil Service
Origins
The Civil Service Today
Political Appointees in Government
McGraw Hill
Chapter 11
Section 3
THURSDAY October 20
1F, 2AB, 5AD, 8DG, 9D
Structure and Functions of the Executive Branch: The Executive Branch at Work
Public Policy, Rules and Regulations
Debates about the size of Bureaucracy
Influence of Interest Groups on the Bureaucracy
Government Regulations
McGraw Hill
Chapter 11
Section 4
FRIDAY October 21
EXAM: STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH
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TEKS Descriptor
(1F) identify significant individuals in the field of government and politics, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan (5A) explain how government fiscal, monetary, and regulatory policies influence the economy at the local, state, and national levels (5D) understand how government taxation and regulation can serve as restrictions to private enterprise (6B) understand the roles of the executive and legislative branches in setting international trade and fiscal policies (8D) identify the purpose of selected independent executive agencies, including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and regulatory commissions, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) (8G) explain the major responsibilities of the federal government for government for domestic and foreign policy such as national defense (9D) understand the limits on the national and state governments in the US federal system of government (10A) compare different methods of filling public offices, including elected and appointed offices at the local, state and national levels (15A) analyze the effectiveness of various methods of participation in the political process at local, state, and national levels (18A) understand how US constitutional protections such as patents have fostered competition and entrepreneurship (18B) identify examples of government-assisted research that, when shared with the private sector, have resulted in improved consumer products such as computer and communication technologies (19A) understand the potential impact on society of recent scientific discoveries and technological innovations (19B) evaluate the impact of the internet and other electronic information on the political process
COMMENTS
ELPS 3E,4DFG CCRS IB, IF
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WEEK 5-
2nd Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY October 24
1BC, 7D, 8C, 13A
Federal and State Court Systems: The Judicial System in Our Democracy
Early systems of Law
Principles of Democracy in the Judiciary
Judicial Independence
McGraw Hill
Chapter 13
Section 1
TUESDAY October 25
8C, 13D, 14C, 17A
Federal and State Court Systems: Trials
The Function of Trial Courts
The Trial Process
Juries
McGraw Hill Chapter 13 Section 2
WEDNESDAY October 26
8C, 13CDE Federal and State Court Systems: Appeals
Types of Cases that are appealed
Procedures at an appeals court
Precedent and stare Decisis
McGraw Hill
Chapter 13
Section 3
THURSDAY October 27
8C Federal and State Court Systems: Local, State, and Federal Courts
Jurisdiction
State and Local Courts
Federal Courts
Other Courts
McGraw Hill Chapter 13 Section 4
FRIDAY October 28
EXAM: FEDERAL AND STATE COURT SYSTEMS
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TEKS Descriptor
(1B) identify major intellectual, philosophical, political, and religious traditions that informed the American founding, including Judeo-Christian (especially biblical law), English common law and constitutionalism, Enlightenment, and republicanism, as they address issues of liberty, rights and responsibilities of individuals (1C) identify the individuals whose principles of laws and government institutions informed the American founding documents, including those of Moses, William Blackstone, John Locke, and Charles de Montesquieu (1D) identify the contributions of the political philosophies of the Founding Fathers, including John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Jay, George Mason, Roger Sherman, and James Wilson, on the development of the US government (7D) evaluate constitutional provisions for limiting the role of government, including republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights (8C) analyze the structure and functions judicial branch of government, including the federal court system, types of jurisdiction and judicial review (10A) compare different methods of filling public offices, including elected and appointed offices at the local, state and national levels (13D) analyze US Supreme Court interpretations of rights guaranteed by the US Constitution in selected cases, including Engel v. Vitale, Schenck v. United States, Texas v. Johnson, Miranda v. Arizona, Gideon, v. Wainwright, Mapp v. Ohio, and Roe v. Wade (13E) explain the importance of due process rights to the protection of individual rights and in limiting the powers of government (14C) understand the responsibilities, duties, and obligations of citizenship such as being well informed about civic affairs, serving in the military, voting, serving on a jury, observing the laws, paying taxes and serving the public good (16A)examine different points of view of political parties and interest groups such as the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the National Rifle Association (NRA), and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on important contemporary issues (17A) evaluate a US government policy or court decision that has affected a particular racial, ethnic or religious groups such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the US Supreme Court cases of Hernandez v. Texas and Grutter v. Bollinger
COMMENTS
ELPS CCRS IB, IF
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WEEK 6-
2nd Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY October 31
1F,8C, 9BC The Supreme Court of the United States: Selecting Cases at the Supreme Court
The Function of the Supreme Court
Choosing Cases
McGraw Hill
Chapter 14
Section 1
TUESDAY November 1
2A, 8C The Supreme Court of the United States: Deciding Cases
Arguing and Deciding Cases
Influences on the Court
McGraw Hill Chapter 14 Section 2
WEDNESDAY November 2
2A, 8AB The Supreme Court of the United States: Selecting Court Justices
The Nomination and Confirmation Process
The Selection of Supreme Court Justices Debate: Should Justices have lifetime tenures?
McGraw Hill
Chapter 14
Section 3
THURSDAY November 3
7DE, 8CF, 13DF, 17AB
The Supreme Court of the United States: Constitutional Interpretation
Interpreting the Constitution
Checks and Balances on the Supreme Court Supreme Court Case: Brown v Board of Education
McGraw Hill Chapter 14 Section 4
FRIDAY November 4
EXAM: THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
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15
TEKS Descriptor
(1F) identify significant individuals in the field of government and politics, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan (2A) give examples of the processes used by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media to affect public policy (7D) evaluate constitutional provisions for limiting the role of government, including republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights (7E) describe the constitutional provisions of limiting the role of government including republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights (8A) analyze the structure and functions of the legislative branch of government, including the bicameral structure of Congress, the role of committees, and the procedure for enacting laws (8B) analyze the structure and functions of the executive branch of government, including the constitutional powers of the president, the growth of presidential power, and role of the Cabinet and executive departments (8C) analyze the structure and functions judicial branch of government, including the federal court system, types of jurisdiction and judicial review (8F) analyze selected issues raised by judicial activism and judicial restraint (9B) categorize government powers as national, state or shared (9C) analyze historical and contemporary conflicts over the respective roles of national and state governments (13D) analyze US Supreme Court interpretations of rights guaranteed by the US Constitution in selected cases, including Engel v. Vitale, Schenck v. United States, Texas v. Johnson, Miranda v. Arizona, Gideon, v. Wainwright, Mapp v. Ohio, and Roe v. Wade (13E) explain the importance of due process rights to the protection of individual rights and in limiting the powers of government (13F) recall the conditions that produced the 14th Amendment and describe subsequent efforts to selectively extend some of the Bill of Rights to the states, including the Blaine Amendment and US Supreme Court rulings, and analyze the impact on the scope of fundamental rights and federalism (17A) evaluate a US government policy or court decision that has affected a particular racial, ethnic or religious groups such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the US Supreme Court cases of Hernandez v. Texas and Grutter v. Bollinger (17B) explain changes in American culture brought about by government policies such as voting rights, the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (GI Bill of Rights), the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, affirmative action, and racial integration
COMMENTS
ELPS CCRS IB, IF
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WEEK 1-
3rd Six
Weeks
TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY November 7
13ACDF,
9D, 13C,
16B, 19AB
Constitutional Freedoms: Freedom of Speech
Free Speech in a Democracy
Content Restrictions on Speech
Time, Place and Manner Regulations Constitutional Freedoms: Freedoms of Press, Assembly, and Petition
Freedom of the Press
Freedoms of Petition and Assembly Constitutional Freedoms: Freedom of Religion
Religious Freedom
Establishment Clause
The Free Exercise Clause
McGraw Hill
Chapter 15
Section 1-3
TUESDAY November 8
2AB, 9CD, 13CDEF, 15B, 16AB, 17AB
Constitutional Freedoms: The Fourteenth Amendment
The Context of the Fourteenth Amendment
Due Process
Equal Protection
Incorporation of the Bill of Rights Constitutional Freedoms: Equal Protection and Discrimination
Protection from Unfair Discrimination
Discrimination Based on Race
Discrimination Based on Sex and Gender
Combating other forms of Discrimination
Affirmative Action Constitutional Freedoms: The Rights to Bear Arms and to Privacy
McGraw Hill Chapter 15 Section 4-6
The Second Amendment
Right to Privacy
WEDNESDAY November 9
7D, 13ACDE
Constitutional Right to a Fair Trial: Before & During a Trial
Rights of the Accused in a Democracy
Searches and seizures
Special issues in search and seizures
Interrogations
Presumption of Innocence
Right to a jury & an attorney
Other rights at trial
Juvenile Justice System
McGraw Hill Chapter 16 Section 1 & 2
THURSDAY November 10
7D, 13CEF Constitutional Right to a Fair Trial: After a Trial McGraw Hill Chapter 16 Section 3
Purposes and Types of Punishment
Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Rights after a Conviction or Acquittal
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FRIDAY November 11
EXAM: Constitutional Freedoms and Constitutional Right to a Fair Trial
TEKS Descriptor
(1F) identify significant individuals in the field of government and politics, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan (2A) give examples of the processes used by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media to affect public policy (2B) analyze the impact of political changes brought about by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media, past and present (7D) evaluate constitutional provisions for limiting the role of government, including republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights (7G) examine the reasons the Founding Fathers protected religious freedom in America and guaranteed its free exercise by saying that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,” and compare and contrast this to the phrase, “separation of church and state” (9C) analyze historical and contemporary conflicts over the respective roles of national and state governments (9D) understand the limits on the national and state governments in the US federal system of government (13A) understand the roles of limited government and the rule of law in the protection of individual rights (13C) identify the freedoms and rights guaranteed by each amendment in the Bill of Rights (13D) analyze the US Supreme Court interpretations of rights guaranteed by the US Constitution in selected cases, including Engel v. Vitale, Schenck v. United States, Texas v. Johnson, Miranda v. Arizona, Gideon, v. Wainwright, Mapp v. Ohio, and Roe v. Wade (13F) recall the conditions that produced the 14th Amendment and describe subsequent efforts to selectively extend some of the Bill of Rights to the states, including the Blaine Amendment and US Supreme Court rulings, and analyze the impact on the scope of fundamental rights and federalism (15B) analyze historical and contemporary examples of citizen movements to bring about political change or to maintain continuity (16A) examine different points of view of political parties and interest groups such as the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the National Rifle Association (NRA), and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on important contemporary issues (16B)analyze the importance of the First Amendment rights of petition, assembly, speech and press and the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms (17A) evaluate a US government policy or court decision that has affected a particular racial, ethnic or religious groups such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the US Supreme Court cases of Hernandez v. Texas and Grutter v. Bollinger (19A) understand the potential impact on society of recent scientific discoveries and technological innovations (19B) evaluate the impact of the internet and other electronic information on the political process
COMMENTS
ELPS 2I, 3E CCRS IB, IF
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WEEK 2-
3rd Six
Weeks
TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY November 14
2AB,
11AB,
12A,
16A
Political Parties: Development of Political Parties
Functions of Political Parties
Party Systems
Evolution of American Parties
Minor or Third Parties
McGraw Hill
Chapter 17
Section 1
TUESDAY November 15
2A, 3B, 11B, 15C, 16A
Political Parties: Party Ideology and Identification
Political Ideology
Party Platforms
Party Identification
Political Party Polarization
McGraw Hill Chapter 17 Section 2
WEDNESDAY November 16
2A, 10A, 11ABC
Political Parties: Party Organization and Nominating Candidates
Party Organization and Membership
Selecting Candidates to Represent the Party
National Party Conventions
McGraw Hill Chapter 17 Section 3
THURSDAY November 17
Supreme Court Case: Arkansas Educational Television Commission v Forbes McGraw Hill Chapter 17
FRIDAY November 18
EXAM: POLITICAL PARTIES
TEKS Descriptor
(2A) give examples of the processes used by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media to affect public policy (2B) analyze the impact of political changes brought about by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media, past and present (3B) examine political boundaries to make inferences regarding the distribution of political power (10A) compare different methods of filling public offices, including elected and appointed offices at the local, state and national levels (11A) analyze the functions of political parties and their role in the electoral process at local, state, and national levels (11B) explain the two-party system and evaluate the role of third parties in the US (11C) identify opportunities for citizens to participate in political party activities at local, state, and national levels (15C) understand the factors that influence an individual’s political attitudes and actions (16A) examine different points of view of political parties and interest groups such as the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the National Rifle Association (NRA), and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on important contemporary issues
COMMENTS
ELPS 2I, 3HJ, 4I, 5G, CCRS IB, IF
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WEEK 3-
3rd Six
Weeks
TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY November 28
2AB,
3B
15AB,
17A
Voting and Elections: Expanding Voting Rights
Voting Limitations in Early America
African American Suffrage
Suffrage for Women and Youth
McGraw Hill
Chapter 18
Section 1
TUESDAY November 29
2A, 15A, 16B, 19B
Voting and Elections: Influences on Voters
The Structure of Elections
Voters’ Election Choices
Voter participation
McGraw Hill Chapter 18 Section 2
WEDNESDAY November 30
2A, 15A, 16B, 19B
Voting and Elections: Campaigns and Financing • Campaign Strategies
Campaign Finance
McGraw Hill Chapter 18 Section 3
THURSDAY December 1
2A, 14CD, 15AC, 17A
Voting and Elections: Voter’s Guide • Voting Qualifications and Voter Registration • Voting
McGraw Hill Chapter 18 Section 4
FRIDAY December 2
Voting and Elections EXAM
TEKS Descriptor
(2A) give examples of the processes used by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media to affect public policy (2B) analyze the impact of political changes brought about by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media, past and present (3B) examine political boundaries to make inferences regarding the distribution of political power (14C) understand the responsibilities, duties, and obligations of citizenship such as being well informed about civic affairs, serving in the military, voting, serving on a jury, observing the laws, paying taxes and serving the public good (14D) understand the voter registration process and the criteria for voting in elections (15A) analyze the effectiveness of various methods of participation in the political process at local, state, and national levels (15B) analyze historical and contemporary examples of citizen movements to bring about political change or to maintain continuity (15C) understand the factors that influence an individual’s political attitudes and actions (16B)analyze the importance of the First Amendment rights of petition, assembly, speech and press and the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms (17A) evaluate a US government policy or court decision that has affected a particular racial, ethnic or religious groups such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the US Supreme Court cases of Hernandez v. Texas and Grutter v. Bollinger (19B) evaluate the impact of other electronic information on the political process
COMMENTS
ELPS 2I, 3F, 4FG, CCRS
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WEEK 4-
3rd Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY December 5
2AB, 15C, 19B
Public Opinion and Interest Groups: Shaping Public Opinion • Public Opinion and Democracy • Political Socialization • Political Culture • Political Efficacy • The Nature of Public Opinion
McGraw Hill
Chapter 19
Section 1
TUESDAY December 6
2A, 19B
Public Opinion and Interest Groups: Measuring Public Opinion • Nonscientific Methods • Scientific Polling • Uses of Polling Data
McGraw Hill Chapter 19 Section 2
WEDNESDAY December 7
1E, 2AB, 7C, 15B, 16A, 19B
Public Opinion and Interest Groups: Interest Groups and their Roles • Power of Interest Groups • Leadership and Membership • Types of Interest Groups
McGraw Hill Chapter 19 Section 3
THURSDAY December 8
2AB, 15AB, 16AB
Public Opinion and Interest Groups: Affecting Public Policy • Lobbying • Interest Groups Seek Support • The Rise of Political Action Committees • Strategies of PACs Supreme Court Case: Citizens United v Federal Election Commission
McGraw Hill Chapter 19 Section 4
FRIDAY December 9
Public Opinion and Interest Groups EXAM
TEKS Descriptor
(1E) examine debates and compromises that impacted the creation of the founding documents (2A) give examples of the processes used by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media to affect public policy (2B) analyze the impact of political changes brought about by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media, past and present (7C) analyze how the Federalist Papers such as Number 10, Number 39, and Number 51 explain the principles of the American constitutional system of government (15A) analyze the effectiveness of various methods of participation in the political process at local, state, and national levels (15B) analyze historical and contemporary examples of citizen movements to bring about political change or to maintain continuity (15C) understand the factors that influence an individual’s political attitudes and actions (16A) examine different points of view of political parties and interest groups such as the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the National Rifle Association (NRA), and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on important contemporary issues (19A) understand the potential impact on society of recent scientific discoveries and technological innovations (19B) evaluate the impact of other electronic information on the political process
COMMENTS
ELPS 2I, 3E, 4DG CCRS IB, IF, IVB
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WEEK 5-
3rd Six
Weeks
TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY December 12
1F, 2AB, 13C, 19B
Mass Media in The Digital Age: How Media Impact our Government
The Mass Media
The Executive Branch and the Media
The Legislative Branch and the Media
The Judiciary and the Media
Media and the Public Agenda
McGraw Hill
Chapter 20
Section 1
TUESDAY December 13
1DF, 2AB, 8D, 9D, 16B, 19B
Mass Media in The Digital Age – Regulating Print & Broadcast Media
Media Protections
Regulating Media
Media and National Security Mass Media in the Digital Age: The Internet and Democracy • Civic Participation and Digital Media • Mass Media and New Media
Public Policy and the Internet
McGraw Hill
Chapter 20
Section 2 & 3
WEDNESDAY December 14
Final Exam Review
THURSDAY December 15
Final Exams
FRIDAY December 16
Final Exams
TEKS Descriptor
(1D) identify the contributions of the political philosophies of the Founding Fathers, including John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Jay, George Mason, Roger Sherman and James Wilson on the development of the US government (1F) identify significant individuals in the field of government and politics, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan (2A) (2B) analyze the impact of political changes brought about by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media, past and present (8D) identify the purpose of selected independent executive agencies, including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and regulatory commissions, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) (9D) understand the limits on the national and state governments in the US federal system of government (13C) identify the freedoms and rights guaranteed by each amendment in the Bill of Rights (16B)analyze the importance of the First Amendment rights of petition, assembly, speech and press and the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms (19B) evaluate the impact of other electronic information on the political process
COMMENTS
ELPS 2E, 3FH, 4G CCRS IB, IF
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WEEK 6-
3rd Six
Weeks
TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY December 19
Final Exams
TUESDAY December 20
Make-Up Day for Final Exams
WEDNESDAY December 21
Teacher Preparation Day
THURSDAY December 22
FRIDAY December 23
TEKS Descriptor
COMMENTS
ELPS CCRS
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WEEK 1-
4TH Six
Weeks
TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY January 2
Holiday
TUESDAY January 3
Holiday
WEDNESDAY January 4
Work Day
THURSDAY January 5
Introduction
Syllabus
Classroom goals, objectives, and expectations
Procedures
FRIDAY January 6
Introduction
Analyzing Primary Sources
McGraw Hill Ch. 1 p.4
TEKS Descriptor
COMMENTS
ELPS
3E, 4D,4I, 4D, 4J, 5F CCRS IB, IF, IVA
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WEEK 2-
4th Six
Weeks
TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY January 9
1F, 5A,
8G
Foundations of Government: Purposes & Origins of Government
The Functions of Government
Origins of the State
McGraw Hill Ch. 1 Section 1
TUESDAY January 10
5C, 7A,
8E, 9A,
12AB,
13A,
14C
Foundations of Government: Types of Government
Systems of Government: Unitary, Confederate, & Federal
Types of Government : Authoritarian, Monarchy, Democracy
Principles of Democracy
McGraw Hill Ch. 1 Section 2
WEDNESDAY January 11
5C Foundations of Government: The Role of Government in Economic Systems
Capitalism
Mixed Economies
Socialism & Communism
McGraw Hill Ch. 1 Section 3
THURSDAY January 12
Foundations of Government: Supreme Court Case
United States v Virginia (1996)
McGraw Hill Ch. 1 Supreme Court Case pg. 29
FRIDAY January 13
Foundations of Government EXAM
TEKS Descriptor
(1F) identify significant individuals in the field of government and politics, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan (5A) explain how government fiscal, monetary, and regulatory policies influence the economy at the local, state and national levels (5C) compare the role of government in the US free enterprise system and other economic systems (7A) explain the importance of a written constitution (8E)explain how certain provisions of the US Constitution provide for checks and balances among the three branches of government (8G) explain the major responsibilities of the federal government for domestic and foreign policy such as national defense (9A) explain why the Founding Fathers created a distinctly new form of federalism and adopted a federal system of government instead of a unitary system (12A) compare the US constitutional republic to historical and contemporary forms of government such as monarchy, a classical republic, authoritarian, socialist, direct democracy, theocracy, tribal and republics (12B) analyze advantages and disadvantages of federal, confederate, and unitary systems of government (13A) understand the roles of limited government and the rule of law in the protection of individuals rights (14C) understand the responsibilities, duties, and obligations of citizenship such as being well informed about civic affairs, serving in the military, voting, serving on a jury, observing the laws, paying taxes, and serving the public good
COMMENTS
ELPS
3E, 4D,4I, 4D, 4J, 5F CCRS IB, IF, IVA
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WEEK 3-
4th Six
Weeks
TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY January 16
1ABC, 7A,
13A Origins of American Government: Government in Colonial America
Political Heritage: Limited Govt., English Bill of Rights, & English Law
McGraw Hill
Chapter 2
Section 1
TUESDAY January 17
1ACDEF,
7AF, 13A
Origins of American Government: Uniting for Independence
Grievances & Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Problems & Weaknesses during the Confederation Period
McGraw Hill
Chapter 2
Section 2
WEDNESDAY January 18
1DEF, 12B Origins of American Government: The Articles of Confederation
Shay’s Rebellion, AOC Revision Attempt, A Need for Stronger Gov’t.
The Constitutional Convention
New Jersey & Virginia Plans, Connecticut Compromise
McGraw Hill
Chapter 2
Section 3
THURSDAY January 19
1ADEF, 7C,
13F
Origins of American Government : Creating the Constitution
Slavery Disputes
Federalist & Anti-Federalists/ Ratifying the Constitution
Review
McGraw Hill
Chapter 2
Section 4
FRIDAY January 20
Foundations of Government & Origins of American Government
Exam
TEKS Descriptor
(1A) explain major political ideas in history, including the laws of nature and nature’s God, unalienable rights, divine right of kings, social contract theory, and the rights of resistance to illegitimate government (1B) identify major intellectual, philosophical, political and religious traditions that informed the American founding, including Judeo-Christian (especially biblical law), English common law and constitutionalism, Enlightenment, and republicanism, as they address issues of liberty, rights, and responsibilities of individuals (1C) identify the individuals whose principles of laws and government institutions informed the American founding documents, including those of Moses, William Blackstone, John Locke and Charles de Montesquieu (1D) identify the contributions of the political philosophies of the Founding Fathers, including John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Jay, George Mason, Roger Sherman and James Wilson on the development of the US government (1E) examine debates and compromises that impacted the creation of the founding documents (1F) identify significant individuals in the field of government and politics, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan (7A) explain the importance of the a written constitution (7C) analyze how the Federalist Papers such as Number 10, Number 39, and Number 51 explain the principles of the American constitutional system of government (7F) identify how the American beliefs and principles reflected in the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution contribute to both a national identity and federal identity and are embodied in the United States today (12B) analyze advantages and disadvantages of federal, confederate, and unitary systems of government (13A) understand the roles of limited government and the rule of law in the protection of individuals rights (13F) recall the conditions that produced the 14th Amendment and describe subsequent efforts to selectively extend some of the Bill of Rights to the states, including the Blaine Amendment and US Supreme Court rulings, and analyze the impact on the scope of fundamental rights and federalism
COMMENTS
ELPS 1C, 3EG, 4D CCRS IB, IF
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WEEK 4-
4th Six
Weeks
TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY January 23
1D, 7CDF, 9ABCD
Federalism: Dividing and Sharing Power
Why Federalism
Federalism in the Constitution
McGraw Hill
Chapter 4
Section 1
TUESDAY January 24
2A, 7DE,
8G, 9CD
Federalism: Relations Between the national and State Government
Guarantees to and Obligations of the States
Federal Aid and Mandates
Conflicts
McGraw Hill
Chapter 4
Section 2
WEDNESDAY January 25
5A, 8CH
Federalism: State Powers and Interstate Relations
State Powers & Relations Among States
McGraw Hill Chapter 4 Section 3
THURSDAY January 26
2A, 7D, 8H
Federalism: Differing Views About Federalism
Federalism & Public Policy & Political Parties
McGraw Hill Chapter 4 Section 4
FRIDAY January 27
Federalism Exam
TEKS Descriptor
(2A) give examples of the processes used by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media to affect public policy (5A) explain how government fiscal, monetary, and regulatory policies influence the economy at the local, state, and national levels (7D) evaluate constitutional provisions for limiting the role of government, including republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights (8F) analyze selected issues raised by judicial activism and judicial restraint (8H) compare the structures, functions, and processes of national, state, and local governments in the US federal system (9A) explain why the Founding Fathers created a distinctly new form of federalism and adopted a deferral system of government instead of a unitary system (9B) categorize government powers as national, state, or shared (9C) analyze historical and contemporary conflicts over the respective roles of national and state governments (9D) understand the limits on the national and state governments in the US federal system of government (11A) analyze the functions of political parties and their role in the electoral process at local, state and national levels (11B) explain the two-party system and evaluate the role of third parties in the United States (12A) compare the US constitutional republic to historical and contemporary forms of government such as monarchy, a classical republic, authoritarian, socialist, direct democracy, theocracy, tribal and other republics
COMMENTS
ELPS 1C, 3DG, 4DG, 5G CCRS IB,ID,IF
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WEEK 5-
4th Six
Weeks
TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY January 30
7ABCEF, 8E, 9AB, 13AC
The Constitution : Structure and Principles of the Constitution
Structure of the US Constitution • Principles of the U.S. Constitution
McGraw Hill
Chapter 3
Section 1 Celebrate Freedom Week • Declaration of Independence
TUESDAY January 31
1D, 3C,
7CD,
8ABCDE
9B
The Constitution: The Three Branches of Government
Legislative Branch: Enumerated & Expressed Powers
Executive Branch: Role & Powers of President
Judicial Branch: Jurisdiction & Judicial Review
McGraw Hill Chapter 3 Section 2
Celebrate Freedom Week
US Constitution
WEDNESDAY February 1
1F, 7DE,
10C,
13BCDF
, 16B
The Constitution: Amendments
Amending the Constitution
The Bill of Rights
Later Amendments
Changes to our Understanding of the Constitution
McGraw Hill
Chapter 3
Section 3
Celebrate Freedom Week
Bill of Rights
THURSDAY February 2
Supreme Court Case: McCulloch v. Maryland McGraw Hill Chapter 3
Celebrate Freedom Week
Declaration of Natural Rights & Preamble to the Constitution
FRIDAY February 3
The Constitution EXAM
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TEKS Descriptor
(1 History) The student understands how constitutional government, as developed in America and expressed in the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the US Constitution, has been influenced by ideas, people and historical documents. (2 Geography) The student understands how geography can influence US political divisions and policies (7 Government) The student understands the American beliefs and principles reflected in the US Constitution and why these are significant (8 Government) The student understand the structure and functions of the government created by the US Constitution (10 Government) The student understands the processes for filling public offices in the US system of government (13 Citizenship) The student understands rights guaranteed by the US Constitution (1D) identify the contributions of the political philosophies of the Founding Fathers, including John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Jay, George Mason, Roger Sherman and James Wilson on the development of the US government (1F) identify significant individuals in the field of government and politics, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan (3C) explain how political divisions are crafted and how they are affected by Supreme Court decisions such as Baker v. Carr (7A) explain the importance of the a written constitution (7B)evaluate how the federal government serves the purposes set forth in the Preamble to the US Constitution (7D) evaluate constitutional provisions for limiting the role of government, including republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights (7E) describe the constitutional provisions of limiting the role of government including republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights (7F) identify how the American beliefs and principles reflected in the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution contribute to both a national identity and federal identity and are embodied in the US today (8E) explain how certain provisions of the US Constitution provide for checks and balances among the three branches of government (8G) explain the major responsibilities of the federal government for domestic and foreign policy such as national defense (9A) explain why the Founding Fathers created a distinctly new form of federalism and adopted a deferral system of government instead of a unitary system (9B) categorize government powers as national, state or shared ((9C) analyze historical and contemporary conflicts over the respective roles of national and state governments (10C) analyze the impact of the passage of the 17th Amendment (13A) understand the roles of limited government and the rules of law in the protection of individual rights (13B) identify and define the unalienable rights (13C) identify the freedoms and rights guaranteed by each amendment in the Bill of Rights (13D) analyze US Supreme Court interpretations of rights guaranteed by the US Constitution in selected cases, including Engel v. Vitale, Schenck v. United States, Texas v. Johnson, Miranda v. Arizona, Gideon, v. Wainwright, Mapp v. Ohio, and Roe v. Wade (13F) recall the conditions that produced the 14th Amendment and describe subsequent efforts to selectively extend some of the Bill of Rights to the states, including the Blaine Amendment and US Supreme Court rulings, and analyze the impact on the scope of fundamental rights and federalism (16B)analyze the importance of the First Amendment rights of petition, assembly, speech and press and the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms
COMMENTS
ELPS 2I, 3E, 4DFG CCRS IB, IF,IIA
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WEEK 6-
4th Six
Weeks
TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY February 6
1D, 3ABC, 7D, 8A
The Structure of Congress- Congressional Membership
Organization of Congress: Bicameral & Sessions
Membership of The House: Qualifications, Representation & Reapportion
Redistricting v. Gerrymandering
Characteristics of Congress Members
McGraw Hill
Chapter 5
Section 1
TUESDAY February 7
1F, 2B, 8A, 11A, 12A
The Structure of Congress: The House of Representatives • House Rules: Complex, Committee Work, & Party Affiliation • Leadership in the House • Lawmaking: House Rules, Concurrent Jurisdiction, & Quorum
McGraw Hill
Chapter 5
Section 2
WEDNESDAY February 8
8A, 19B The Structure of Congress: The Senate • The Senate at Work
Leadership in the Senate
Lawmaking in the Senate
McGraw Hill
Chapter 5
Section 3
THURSDAY February 9
2A, 8A, 19B
The Structure of Congress: Congressional Committees & Staff and Support Agencies
Purpose of Committees & Kinds of Committees
Choosing Committee Members
Congressional Staff Role & Staff Growth
Personal Staff & Committee Staff
Supporting Agencies
McGraw Hill
Chapter 5
Section 4 & 5
FRIDAY February 10
The Structure of Congress EXAM
TEKS Descriptor
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(1D) identify the contributions of the political philosophies of the Founding Fathers, including John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Jay, George Mason, Roger Sherman and James Wilson on the development of the US government (1F) identify significant individuals in the field of government and politics, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan (2A) give examples of the processes used by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media to affect public policy (2B) analyze the impact of political changes brought about the individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media, past and present (3A) understand how population shifts affect voting patterns (3B) examine political boundaries to make inferences regarding the distribution of political power (3C) explain how political divisions are crafted and how they are affected by Supreme Court decisions such as Baker v. Carr (7D) evaluate constitutional provisions for limiting the role of government, including republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty and individual rights (8A) analyze the structure and functions of the legislative branch of government, including the bicameral structure of Congress, the role of committees, and the procedure for enacting laws (8B) analyze the structure and functions of the executive branch of government, including the constitutional powers of the president, the growth of presidential power, and the role of the Cabinet and executive departments (8G) explain the major responsibilities of the federal government for domestic and foreign policy such as national defense (9B) categorize government powers as national, state or shared (9C) analyze historical and contemporary conflicts over the respective roles of national and state governments (10A) compare different methods of filling public offices, including elected and appointed offices at the local, state, and national levels (10C) analyze the impact of the passage of the 17th Amendment (19B) evaluate the impact of the internet and other electronic information on the political process
COMMENTS
ELPS 1D, CCRS IB, IC, IF
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4th Six
Weeks
TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY February 13
1D, 2A, 6B, 7D, 8AEG, 9D, 17A, 18A, 19A
Congressional Powers: Congressional Powers
Congressional Provisions
Legislative Power
Nonlegislative Powers Congressional Powers: Investigations and Oversight • The Powers to Investigate
The Power of Oversight
McGraw Hill
Chapter 6
Section 1 & 2
TUESDAY February 14
2A, 7D, 8ABEG,
Congressional Powers: Congress and the President
Sources of Tensions
The Balance of Power Supreme Court Case: United States v Lopez
McGraw Hill
Chapter 6
Section 3
WEDNESDAY February 15
8AG, 2AB, 5B, 6B, 8AB
Congress at Work: How a bill becomes a law
Types of Bills and Resolutions
Introducing a Bill
Floor Action
Final Steps in Passing Bills Congress at Work: Taxing and Spending Bills
Making Decisions about Taxes
Spending Money
McGraw Hill
Chapter 7
Section 1 & 2
THURSDAY February 16
2AB, 7D, 8A, 15C, 16B, 19B
Congress at Work: Influencing Congress
Influences on Lawmakers
The Influence of Voters
The Influence of Parties Congress at Work: Helping Constituents
McGraw Hill
Chapter 7
Section 3 & 4
Handling Problems
Helping the District or State
FRIDAY February 17
Congressional Powers & Congress at Work Exam
TEKS Descriptor
(1D) identify the contributions of the political philosophies of the Founding Fathers, including John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Jay, George Mason, Roger Sherman and James Wilson on the development of the US govt (2A) give examples of the process used by individuals, political parties, interest groups, or the media to affect public policy (6B) understand the roles of the executive and legislative branches in setting international trade and fiscal policies (7D) evaluate constitutional provisions for limiting the role of government, including republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights (8A) analyze the structure and functions of the legislative branch of government, including the bicameral structure of Congress, the role of committees, and the procedure for enacting laws (8B) analyze the structure an functions of the executive branch of government, including the constitutional powers of the president, the growth of presidential power and the role of the Cabinet and executive departments (8E) explain how certain provisions of the US Constitution provide for checks and balances among the three branches of government (8G) explain the major responsibilities of the federal government for domestic and foreign policy such as national defense (9D) understand the limits on the national and state governments in the US federal system of government (15C) understand the factors that influence an individual’s political attitudes and actions (16B)analyze the importance of the First Amendment rights of petition, assembly, speech and press and the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms (17A) evaluate a US government policy or court decision that has affected a particular racial, ethnic or religious groups such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the US Supreme Court cases of Hernandez v. Texas and Grutter v. Bollinger (19A) understand the potential impact on society of recent scientific discoveries and technological innovations
COMMENTS
ELPS 3EF, 4DFG CCRS IB, IF
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WEEK 1-
5th Six
Weeks
TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY February 20
1DF, 2AB,
7D, 8B The President: Sources of Presidential Powers
Constitutional Powers
Growth of Presidential Power
Presidential Roles
McGraw Hill
Chapter 9
Section 1
TUESDAY February 21
1F, 4B, 7D, 8DG, 10A
The President: Head of State and Chief Executive
Head of State
Chief Executive The President: Commander in Chief and Chief Diplomat
Commander in Chief
Chief Diplomat
McGraw Hill
Chapter 9
Section 2 & 3
WEDNESDAY February 22
1F, 7D, 8B, 10A
The President: Legislative, Economic and Party Leader
Influencing Legislation
Economic Planning
Political Party Leader
McGraw Hill
Chapter 9
Section 4
THURSDAY February 23
Half Day
EXAM-The President
FRIDAY February 24
Charro Days
TEKS Descriptor
(1A) explain major political ideas in history, including the laws of nature and nature’s God, unalienable rights, divine right of kings, social contract theory, and the rights of resistance to illegitimate government (1D) identify the contributions of the political philosophies of the Founding Fathers, including John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Jay, George Mason, Roger Sherman and James Wilson on the development of the US government (1F) identify significant individuals in the field of government and politics, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan (2A) give examples of the process used by individuals, political parties, interest groups, or the media to affect public policy (2B) analyze the impact of political changes brought about by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media, past and present (4A) identify the significance to the United States of the location and key natural resources of selected global places or regions (7D) evaluate constitutional provisions for limiting the role of government, including republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights (7F) identify how the American beliefs and principles reflected in the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution contribute to both a national identity and federal identity and are embodied in the US today (8B) analyze the structure and functions of the executive branch of government, including the constitutional powers of the president, the growth of presidential power, and role of the Cabinet and executive departments (8G) explain the major responsibilities of the federal government for domestic and foreign policy such as national defense (10A) compare different methods of filling public offices, including elected and appointed offices at the local, state, and national levels (12A) compare the US constitutional republic to historical and contemporary forms of governments such as monarch, a classical republic, authoritarian, socialist, direct democracy, theocracy, tribal and other republics (13E) explain the importance of due process rights to the protection of individual rights and in limiting the powers of government
COMMENTS
ELPS 3G, 4GFJ CCRS IB, IF
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WEEK 2-
5th Six
Weeks
TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY February 27
1F, 19B Choosing the President: Presidential Qualifications and Leadership
Qualifications for the Presidency
Leadership Skills
McGraw Hill
Chapter 10
Section 1
TUESDAY February 28
1F Choosing the President: Presidential Salary, the Vice President and Succession
Terms, Salary, and Benefits
The Vice President
Succession
McGraw Hill
Chapter 10
Section 2
WEDNESDAY March 1
2A, 3B, 10AB, 11ABC, 19B
Choosing the President: Electing the President
Road to the White House
Electoral College Issues
The Inauguration
McGraw Hill
Chapter 10
Section 3
THURSDAY March 2
Debate: Should the Electoral College system be Amended? Review for test
FRIDAY March 3
EXAM: Choosing the President
TEKS Descriptor
(1F) identify significant individuals in the field of government and politics, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan (2A) give examples of the processes used by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media to affect public policy (3B) examine political boundaries to make inferences regarding the distribution of political power (10A) compare different methods of filling public offices, including elected and appointed offices at the local, state, and national levels (10B) explain the process of electing the president of the US and analyze the Electoral College (11A) analyze the functions of political parties and their role in the electoral process at local, state, and national levels (11B) explain the two-party system and evaluate the role of third parties in the US (11C) identify opportunities for citizens to participate in political party activities at local, state, and national levels (19B) evaluate the impact of the internet and other electronic information on the political process
COMMENTS
ELPS 2I,3EGH,4FDG CCRS IB, IF
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5th Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY March 6
1F, 6B,
7D, 8D
Structure and Functions of the Executive Branch: The Cabinet and Executive Office of the President
The Cabinet
The Executive Office of the President
McGraw Hill
Chapter 11
Section 1
TUESDAY March 7
5A, 6B, 8AD
Structure and Functions of the Executive Branch: Cabinet Department and Independent Agencies
Cabinet Departments
Independent Agencies, Government Corporations and Regulatory Commissions
McGraw Hill Chapter 11 Section 2
WEDNESDAY March 8
1F,7D,10A
Structure and Functions of the Executive Branch: The Federal Workforce and Civil Service
Origins
The Civil Service Today
Political Appointees in Government
McGraw Hill
Chapter 11
Section 3
THURSDAY March 9
1F, 2AB, 5AD, 8DG, 9D
Structure and Functions of the Executive Branch: The Executive Branch at Work
Public Policy, Rules and Regulations
Debates about the size of Bureaucracy
Influence of Interest Groups on the Bureaucracy
Government Regulations
McGraw Hill
Chapter 11
Section 4
FRIDAY March 10
EXAM: STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH
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TEKS Descriptor
(1F) identify significant individuals in the field of government and politics, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan (5A) explain how government fiscal, monetary, and regulatory policies influence the economy at the local, state, and national levels (5D) understand how government taxation and regulation can serve as restrictions to private enterprise (6B) understand the roles of the executive and legislative branches in setting international trade and fiscal policies (8D) identify the purpose of selected independent executive agencies, including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and regulatory commissions, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) (8G) explain the major responsibilities of the federal government for government for domestic and foreign policy such as national defense (9D) understand the limits on the national and state governments in the US federal system of government (10A) compare different methods of filling public offices, including elected and appointed offices at the local, state and national levels (15A) analyze the effectiveness of various methods of participation in the political process at local, state, and national levels (18A) understand how US constitutional protections such as patents have fostered competition and entrepreneurship (18B) identify examples of government-assisted research that, when shared with the private sector, have resulted in improved consumer products such as computer and communication technologies (19A) understand the potential impact on society of recent scientific discoveries and technological innovations (19B) evaluate the impact of the internet and other electronic information on the political process
COMMENTS
ELPS 3E,4DFG CCRS IB, IF
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2nd Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY March 20
1BC, 7D, 8C, 13A
Federal and State Court Systems: The Judicial System in Our Democracy
Early systems of Law
Principles of Democracy in the Judiciary
Judicial Independence
McGraw Hill Chapter
13 Section 1
TUESDAY March 21
8C, 13D, 14C, 17A
Federal and State Court Systems: Trials
The Function of Trial Courts
The Trial Process
Juries
McGraw Hill Chapter 13 Section 2
WEDNESDAY March 22
8C, 13CDE Federal and State Court Systems: Appeals
Types of Cases that are appealed
Procedures at an appeals court
Precedent and stare Decisis
McGraw Hill Chapter
13 Section 3
THURSDAY March 23
8C Federal and State Court Systems: Local, State, and Federal Courts
Jurisdiction
State and Local Courts
Federal Courts
Other Courts
McGraw Hill Chapter 13 Section 4
FRIDAY March 24
EXAM: FEDERAL AND STATE COURT SYSTEMS
TEKS Descriptor
(1B) identify major intellectual, philosophical, political, and religious traditions that informed the American founding, including Judeo-Christian (especially biblical law), English common law and constitutionalism, Enlightenment, and republicanism, as they address issues of liberty, rights and responsibilities of individuals (1C) identify the individuals whose principles of laws and government institutions informed the American founding documents, including those of Moses, William Blackstone, John Locke, and Charles de Montesquieu (1D) identify the contributions of the political philosophies of the Founding Fathers, including John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Jay, George Mason, Roger Sherman, and James Wilson, on the development of the US government (7D) evaluate constitutional provisions for limiting the role of government, including republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights (8C) analyze the structure and functions judicial branch of government, including the federal court system, types of jurisdiction and judicial review (10A) compare different methods of filling public offices, including elected and appointed offices at the local, state and national levels (13D) analyze US Supreme Court interpretations of rights guaranteed by the US Constitution in selected cases, including Engel v. Vitale, Schenck v. United States, Texas v. Johnson, Miranda v. Arizona, Gideon, v. Wainwright, Mapp v. Ohio, and Roe v. Wade (13E) explain the importance of due process rights to the protection of individual rights and in limiting the powers of government (14C) understand the responsibilities, duties, and obligations of citizenship such as being well informed about civic affairs, serving in the military, voting, serving on a jury, observing the laws, paying taxes and serving the public good (16A)examine different points of view of political parties and interest groups such as the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the National Rifle Association (NRA), and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on important contemporary issues (17A) evaluate a US government policy or court decision that has affected a particular racial, ethnic or religious groups such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the US Supreme Court cases of Hernandez v. Texas and Grutter v. Bollinger
COMMENTS
ELPS CCRS IB, IF
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5th Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY March 27
1F,8C, 9BC The Supreme Court of the United States: Selecting Cases at the Supreme Court
The Function of the Supreme Court
Choosing Cases
McGraw Hill Chapter
14 Section 1
TUESDAY March 28
2A, 8C The Supreme Court of the United States: Deciding Cases
Arguing and Deciding Cases
Influences on the Court
McGraw Hill Chapter 14 Section 2
WEDNESDAY March 29
2A, 8AB The Supreme Court of the United States: Selecting Court Justices
The Nomination and Confirmation Process
The Selection of Supreme Court Justices Debate: Should Justices have lifetime tenures?
McGraw Hill Chapter
14 Section 3
THURSDAY March 30
7DE, 8CF, 13DF, 17AB
The Supreme Court of the United States: Constitutional Interpretation
Interpreting the Constitution
Checks and Balances on the Supreme Court Supreme Court Case: Brown v Board of Education
McGraw Hill Chapter 14 Section 4
FRIDAY March 31
EXAM: THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
TEKS Descriptor
(1F) identify significant individuals in the field of government and politics, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan (2A) give examples of the processes used by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media to affect public policy (7D) evaluate constitutional provisions for limiting the role of government, including republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights (7E) describe the constitutional provisions of limiting the role of government including republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights (8A) analyze the structure and functions of the legislative branch of government, including the bicameral structure of Congress, the role of committees, and the procedure for enacting laws (8B) analyze the structure and functions of the executive branch of government, including the constitutional powers of the president, the growth of presidential power, and role of the Cabinet and executive departments (8C) analyze the structure and functions judicial branch of government, including the federal court system, types of jurisdiction and judicial review (8F) analyze selected issues raised by judicial activism and judicial restraint (9B) categorize government powers as national, state or shared (9C) analyze historical and contemporary conflicts over the respective roles of national and state governments (13D) analyze US Supreme Court interpretations of rights guaranteed by the US Constitution in selected cases, including Engel v. Vitale, Schenck v. United States, Texas v. Johnson, Miranda v. Arizona, Gideon, v. Wainwright, Mapp v. Ohio, and Roe v. Wade (13E) explain the importance of due process rights to the protection of individual rights and in limiting the powers of government (13F) recall the conditions that produced the 14th Amendment and describe subsequent efforts to selectively extend some of the Bill of Rights to the states, including the Blaine Amendment and US Supreme Court rulings, and analyze the impact on the scope of fundamental rights and federalism (17A) evaluate a US government policy or court decision that has affected a particular racial, ethnic or religious groups such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the US Supreme Court cases of Hernandez v. Texas and Grutter v. Bollinger (17B) explain changes in American culture brought about by government policies such as voting rights, the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (GI Bill of Rights), the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, affirmative action, and racial integration
COMMENTS
ELPS CCRS IB, IF
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5th Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY April 3
13ACDF,
9D, 13C,
16B, 19AB
Constitutional Freedoms: Freedom of Speech
Free Speech in a Democracy
Content Restrictions on Speech
Time, Place and Manner Regulations Constitutional Freedoms: Freedoms of Press, Assembly, and Petition
Freedom of the Press
Freedoms of Petition and Assembly Constitutional Freedoms: Freedom of Religion
Religious Freedom
Establishment Clause
The Free Exercise Clause
McGraw Hill Chapter
15 Section 1-3
TUESDAY April 4
2AB, 9CD, 13CDEF, 15B, 16AB, 17AB
Constitutional Freedoms: The Fourteenth Amendment
The Context of the Fourteenth Amendment
Due Process
Equal Protection
Incorporation of the Bill of Rights Constitutional Freedoms: Equal Protection and Discrimination
Protection from Unfair Discrimination
Discrimination Based on Race
Discrimination Based on Sex and Gender
Combating other forms of Discrimination
Affirmative Action Constitutional Freedoms: The Rights to Bear Arms and to Privacy
McGraw Hill Chapter 15 Section 4-6
The Second Amendment
Right to Privacy
WEDNESDAY April 5
7D, 13ACDE Constitutional Right to a Fair Trial: Before & During a Trial
Rights of the Accused in a Democracy
Searches and seizures
Special issues in search and seizures
Interrogations
Presumption of Innocence
Right to a jury & an attorney
Other rights at trial
Juvenile Justice System
McGraw Hill Chapter 16 Section 1 & 2
THURSDAY April 6
7D, 13CEF Constitutional Right to a Fair Trial: After a Trial McGraw Hill Chapter 16 Section 3 Purposes and Types of Punishment
Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Rights after a Conviction or Acquittal
FRIDAY April 7
EXAM: Constitutional Freedoms and Constitutional Right to a Fair Trial
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TEKS Descriptor
(1F) identify significant individuals in the field of government and politics, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan (2A) give examples of the processes used by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media to affect public policy (2B) analyze the impact of political changes brought about by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media, past and present (7D) evaluate constitutional provisions for limiting the role of government, including republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights (7G) examine the reasons the Founding Fathers protected religious freedom in America and guaranteed its free exercise by saying that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,” and compare and contrast this to the phrase, “separation of church and state” (9C) analyze historical and contemporary conflicts over the respective roles of national and state governments (9D) understand the limits on the national and state governments in the US federal system of government (13A) understand the roles of limited government and the rule of law in the protection of individual rights (13C) identify the freedoms and rights guaranteed by each amendment in the Bill of Rights (13D) analyze the US Supreme Court interpretations of rights guaranteed by the US Constitution in selected cases, including Engel v. Vitale, Schenck v. United States, Texas v. Johnson, Miranda v. Arizona, Gideon, v. Wainwright, Mapp v. Ohio, and Roe v. Wade (13F) recall the conditions that produced the 14th Amendment and describe subsequent efforts to selectively extend some of the Bill of Rights to the states, including the Blaine Amendment and US Supreme Court rulings, and analyze the impact on the scope of fundamental rights and federalism (15B) analyze historical and contemporary examples of citizen movements to bring about political change or to maintain continuity (16A) examine different points of view of political parties and interest groups such as the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the National Rifle Association (NRA), and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on important contemporary issues (16B)analyze the importance of the First Amendment rights of petition, assembly, speech and press and the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms (17A) evaluate a US government policy or court decision that has affected a particular racial, ethnic or religious groups such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the US Supreme Court cases of Hernandez v. Texas and Grutter v. Bollinger (19A) understand the potential impact on society of recent scientific discoveries and technological innovations (19B) evaluate the impact of the internet and other electronic information on the political process
COMMENTS
ELPS 2I, 3E CCRS IB, IF
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WEEK 7-
5th Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY April 10
2AB,
11AB,
12A,
16A
Political Parties: Development of Political Parties
Functions of Political Parties
Party Systems
Evolution of American Parties
Minor or Third Parties
McGraw Hill
Chapter 17
Section 1
TUESDAY April 11
2A, 3B, 11B, 15C, 16A
Political Parties: Party Ideology and Identification
Political Ideology
Party Platforms
Party Identification
Political Party Polarization
McGraw Hill Chapter 17 Section 2
WEDNESDAY April 12
2A, 10A, 11ABC
Political Parties: Party Organization and Nominating Candidates
Party Organization and Membership
Selecting Candidates to Represent the Party
National Party Conventions
McGraw Hill Chapter 17 Section 3
THURSDAY April 13
EXAM: POLITICAL PARTIES
FRIDAY April 14
Holiday
TEKS Descriptor
(2A) give examples of the processes used by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media to affect public policy (2B) analyze the impact of political changes brought about by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media, past and present (3B) examine political boundaries to make inferences regarding the distribution of political power (10A) compare different methods of filling public offices, including elected and appointed offices at the local, state and national levels (11A) analyze the functions of political parties and their role in the electoral process at local, state, and national levels (11B) explain the two-party system and evaluate the role of third parties in the US (11C) identify opportunities for citizens to participate in political party activities at local, state, and national levels (15C) understand the factors that influence an individual’s political attitudes and actions (16A) examine different points of view of political parties and interest groups such as the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the National Rifle Association (NRA), and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on important contemporary issues
COMMENTS
ELPS 2I, 3HJ, 4I, 5G, CCRS IB, IF
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WEEK 8-
5th Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY April 17
Holiday
TUESDAY April 18
Staff Development
WEDNESDAY April 19
2AB,
3B
15AB,
17A
Voting and Elections: Expanding Voting Rights
Voting Limitations in Early America
African American Suffrage
Suffrage for Women and Youth
McGraw Hill
Chapter 18
Section 1
THURSDAY April 20
2A, 15A, 16B, 19B
Voting and Elections: Influences on Voters
The Structure of Elections
Voters’ Election Choices
Voter participation
McGraw Hill Chapter 18 Section 2
FRIDAY April 21
2A, 14CD, 15AC,
Voting and Elections: Campaigns and Financing
• Campaign Strategies
McGraw Hill Chapter 18 Section 3
TEKS Descriptor
(1F) identify significant individuals in the field of government and politics, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan (5A) explain how government fiscal, monetary, and regulatory policies influence the economy at the local, state and national levels (5C) compare the role of government in the US free enterprise system and other economic systems (7A) explain the importance of a written constitution (8E)explain how certain provisions of the US Constitution provide for checks and balances among the three branches of government (8G) explain the major responsibilities of the federal government for domestic and foreign policy such as national defense (9A) explain why the Founding Fathers created a distinctly new form of federalism and adopted a federal system of government instead of a unitary system (12A) compare the US constitutional republic to historical and contemporary forms of government such as monarchy, a classical republic, authoritarian, socialist, direct democracy, theocracy, tribal and republics (12B) analyze advantages and disadvantages of federal, confederate, and unitary systems of government (13A) understand the roles of limited government and the rule of law in the protection of individuals rights (14C) understand the responsibilities, duties, and obligations of citizenship such as being well informed about civic affairs, serving in the military, voting, serving on a jury, observing the laws, paying taxes, and serving the public good
COMMENTS
ELPS
3E, 4D,4I, 4D, 4J, 5F CCRS IB, IF, IVA
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WEEK 1-
6th Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY April 24
16B 17A, 19B
Campaign Finance Voting and Elections: Voter’s Guide • Voting Qualifications and Voter Registration • Voting
McGraw Hill Chapter 18 Section 4
TUESDAY April 25
Deliberation: Should felons have the right to vote in our democracy Supreme Court Case: Shelby County, Alabama v. Holder
McGraw Hill
Chapter 18
WEDNESDAY April 26
Voting and Elections EXAM
THURSDAY April 27
2AB, 15C, 19B
Public Opinion and Interest Groups: Shaping Public Opinion • Public Opinion and Democracy • Political Socialization • Political Culture • Political Efficacy • The Nature of Public Opinion
McGraw Hill
Chapter 19
Section 1
FRIDAY April 28
2A, 19B
Public Opinion and Interest Groups: Measuring Public Opinion • Nonscientific Methods • Scientific Polling • Uses of Polling Data
McGraw Hill Chapter 19 Section 2
TEKS Descriptor
(2A) give examples of the processes used by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media to affect public policy (2B) analyze the impact of political changes brought about by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media, past and present (3B) examine political boundaries to make inferences regarding the distribution of political power (14C) understand the responsibilities, duties, and obligations of citizenship such as being well informed about civic affairs, serving in the military, voting, serving on a jury, observing the laws, paying taxes and serving the public good (14D) understand the voter registration process and the criteria for voting in elections (15A) analyze the effectiveness of various methods of participation in the political process at local, state, and national levels (15B) analyze historical and contemporary examples of citizen movements to bring about political change or to maintain continuity (15C) understand the factors that influence an individual’s political attitudes and actions (16B)analyze the importance of the First Amendment rights of petition, assembly, speech and press and the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms (17A) evaluate a US government policy or court decision that has affected a particular racial, ethnic or religious groups such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the US Supreme Court cases of Hernandez v. Texas and Grutter v. Bollinger (19B) evaluate the impact of other electronic information on the political process
COMMENTS
ELPS 2I, 3F, 4FG, CCRS
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WEEK 2-
6th Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY May 1
EOC TESTING
TUESDAY May 2
EOC TESTING
WEDNESDAY May 3
EOC TESTING
THURSDAY Mary 4
EOC TESTING
FRIDAY May 5
EOC TESTING
TEKS Descriptor
COMMENTS
ELPS 2I, 3E, 4DG CCRS IB, IF, IVB
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WEEK 3-
6th Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
MONDAY May 8
1E, 2AB, 7C, 15B, 16A, 19B
Public Opinion and Interest Groups: Interest Groups and their Roles • Power of Interest Groups • Leadership and Membership • Types of Interest Groups
McGraw Hill Chapter 19 Section 3
TUESDAY May 9
2AB, 15AB, 16AB
Public Opinion and Interest Groups: Affecting Public Policy • Lobbying • Interest Groups Seek Support • The Rise of Political Action Committees • Strategies of PACs
McGraw Hill Chapter 19 Section 4
WEDNESDAY May 10
Supreme Court Case: Citizens United v Federal Election Commission
THURSDAY May 11
Public Opinion and Interest Groups EXAM
FRIDAY May 12
1F, 2AB, 13C, 19B
Mass Media in The Digital Age: How Media Impact our Government
The Mass Media
The Executive Branch and the Media
The Legislative Branch and the Media
The Judiciary and the Media
Media and the Public Agenda
McGraw Hill
Chapter 20
Section 1
TEKS Descriptor
(1E) examine debates and compromises that impacted the creation of the founding documents (2A) give examples of the processes used by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media to affect public policy (2B) analyze the impact of political changes brought about by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media, past and present (7C) analyze how the Federalist Papers such as Number 10, Number 39, and Number 51 explain the principles of the American constitutional system of government (15A) analyze the effectiveness of various methods of participation in the political process at local, state, and national levels (15B) analyze historical and contemporary examples of citizen movements to bring about political change or to maintain continuity (15C) understand the factors that influence an individual’s political attitudes and actions (16A) examine different points of view of political parties and interest groups such as the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the National Rifle Association (NRA), and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on important contemporary issues (19A) understand the potential impact on society of recent scientific discoveries and technological innovations (19B) evaluate the impact of other electronic information on the political process
COMMENTS
ELPS 2E, 3FH, 4G CCRS IB, IF
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WEEK 4-
6th Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
Monday May 15
1DF, 2AB, 8D, 9D, 16B, 19B
Mass Media in The Digital Age – Regulating Print & Broadcast Media • Media Protections • Regulating Media • Media and National Security
McGraw Hill
Chapter 20
Section 2
Tuesday May 16
1DF, 2AB, 8D, 9D, 16B, 19B
Mass Media in the Digital Age: The Internet and Democracy • Civic Participation and Digital Media • Mass Media and New Media
Public Policy and the Internet
McGraw Hill
Chapter 20
Section 3
Wednesday May 17
Mass Media EXAM
Thursday May 18
Review for senior finals
Friday May 19
Review for senior finals
TEKS Descriptor
(1D) identify the contributions of the political philosophies of the Founding Fathers, including John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Jay, George Mason, Roger Sherman and James Wilson on the development of the US government (1F) identify significant individuals in the field of government and politics, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan (2A) (2B) analyze the impact of political changes brought about by individuals, political parties, interest groups or the media, past and present (8D) identify the purpose of selected independent executive agencies, including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and regulatory commissions, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) (9D) understand the limits on the national and state governments in the US federal system of government (13C) identify the freedoms and rights guaranteed by each amendment in the Bill of Rights (16B)analyze the importance of the First Amendment rights of petition, assembly, speech and press and the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms (19B) evaluate the impact of other electronic information on the political process
COMMENTS
ELPS CCRS
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6th Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
Monday May 22
senior finals
Tuesday May 23
senior finals
Wednesday May 24
Senior finals
Thursday May 25
senior finals
Friday May 26
senior finals
TEKS Descriptor
COMMENTS
ELPS CCRS
WEEK 6-
6th Six Weeks TEKS CONCEPTS RESOURCES
Monday May 29
Holiday
Tuesday May 30
senior clearance
Wednesday May 31
senior clearance
Thursday June 1
senior clearance
Friday June 2
senior clearance
TEKS Descriptor
COMMENTS
ELPS CCRS