U.S. Government Syllabus

U.S. Government Syllabus

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Course Description

• This course analyzes the system of politics in America.  Students will learn about the theories and foundations of American Government, the U.S. Constitution, political ideology, voter behavior, and the legal aspects of individual rights as well as state and local government.

Must completes!!!!

• U.S. Constitution

• U.S. Flag Unit

• Illinois Constitution Test

• U.S. Flag Unit

Required Readings

• John Locke Social Contract

• Declaration of Independence

• Texas v. Johnson Excerpts/Quotes

• Current Events Articles

• Illinois Constitution

• U S Constitution

Open Ended

What is one item you will learn about in this course?

Assessment

• Tests

• Quizzes

• Homework & classwork

• Projects

• Current Events

• Community Service-Students will be required as part of their participation grade to perform community service or political involvement.  There will be many opportunities presented throughout the semester.  (5 hours) This will count as 5% of your grade!

What is Community Service?

• Helping at

• Nursing homes

• Food Pantries

• Soup Kitchens

• Political Activity

• Fund raising for a third party activity

FAQs

• Can I double dip?

• I have to do CS for a court order, can I use that, Yes but only a limited number of hours

• I babysit, can I use that, no

• Can I share my hours, no

​Class rules

​No food No drink

​No headwear

​No BREAKFAST--> ONLY IN LUNCH ROOM

​No make up/combing, or personal grooming in class

1. ​All work to be submitted on time

2. ​Retakes/makeups within 5 days

3. ​Retakes on condition ALL other work is done.

4. ​Absent work--> one day for each day gone

Multiple Select

What items can be used as CS?

• 3rd party fund raising

• Mom making me babysit

• Helping out at the old folks home

• Hours for NHS

Multiple Choice

Did Mr. Cruz cover the syllabus?

• yes

• no