Course Reflection

Course Review

   Introduction to Government: You learned about different types of governments, the ideas that influence the United States government, and the history that led to formation of the United States and its government.

  Forming a Constitution: You learned about the history of the Constitution's creation, including the debates and compromises that shaped the Constitution.

The Legislative Branch: You learned about the roles and powers of Congress and the differences between the House of Representatives and the Senate. You also learned about the differences between federal and state powers.

The Executive Branch: You learned about the presidency, the federal bureaucracy, and state and local executives. You learned how the president interacts with Congress.

The Judicial Branch: You learned about the court system's role in government, and you learned about the legal process of going to court.

The Constitution in Action: You learned how the Constitution impacts the people and how civil rights have expanded over time.

The Bill of Rights: You learned about rights and freedoms that the Bill of Rights protects.

Elections: You learned about different types of elections, the role of political parties, and the election process.

Voters: You learned about the political spectrum, how people choose whom to vote for, and how campaigns seek to win people's votes.

Public Policy: You learned how public policy is made and how political parties, interest groups, and the media influence public policy.

Taxes, Spending, and Budgets: You learned how the government acquires and uses money and how the government influences the economy.

Multiple Select

Which of the following did you find the most interesting?

This is your opinion. There are no wrong answers.

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  learning about the rules and processes that shape how the government functions

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  learning about interactions between the government and the people

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  learning how the United States government has changed over time

• learning about the impacts of notable individuals

Multiple Select

Which statement best describes how much new knowledge you gained from this course?

This is your opinion. There are no wrong answers.

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  I already knew most of the information before taking this course.

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  Before taking this course, I probably had more knowledge about the American government than most people my age, but this course helped expand my knowledge.

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  I knew basic information about the American government before taking this course, but I learned a lot in the course.

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  Almost all of the information was new to me.

Open Ended

What do you think you are most likely to remember about this course ten years from now?

An optional way you may start your response is:

• I think I will remember . . .

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"Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education."

Franklin Delano Roosevelt