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Per:______ Name: ______________________

American Government Study Guide: Chapter 1 (p. 4)
Text: West’s American Government Government & The People

Homework: Due day of chapter exams (excused absences: due day after you return)

I. Key Terms (define & relate to chapter):

1 Social Conflict	6. Social Contract Theory	11. Dictatorship
2 Politics	7. Unitary government	12. Direct Democracy
3 Government	8. Federal government	13. Representative Democracy
4 Public policies	9. Confederal government	14. Republic
5 Nation	10. Force theory

II. Chapter "Review Questions" 1-14 (p. 28)

Related Internet Sites:

Government on Line:	http://teachinggovernment.com
Library of Congress	www.loc.gov
National Archives:	www.nara.gov/exhall/charters/charter.html
Smithsonian: U.S. Gov.	www.si.edu/resource/faq/nmah/political.htm
Document Sources:	http://sun3.lib.uci.edu/~dtsang/pol.htm
	www.columbia.edu/cu/libraries/indiv/dsc/readyref.html
Historical Sources	http://thomas.loc.gov/
Principals of Democracy	http//:SCORE.rims.k12.ca.us/grade12/index.html
Current Events	www.c-span.org
	www.thenation.com
	www.brook.edu/

III. Worksheet / Articles / Group Work Assignments:

1. _____________________________

2. _____________________________

3.______________________________

4. _____________________________

IV. Quiz 1 _______ 2 _______ (no make-ups for missed quizzes)

V. Videos / Visuals (with notes):

VHS: ___________________________________

Other: __________________________________

VI Reports:

Comparative Government

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VIII. Ch. Test(s): Date: ___________

Ch# ____ Ch# ____ (Qtr make-ups: 2 tests max.)

Per:______ Name: ______________________

American Government Study Guide: Chapter 2 (p. 30)

Text: West’s American Government A Nation Emerges

Homework: Due day of chapter exams (excused absences: due day after you return)

I. Key Terms (define & relate to chapter):

1 Magna Carta	6. Rep. assembly	11. Bicameral legislature
2 Peers	7. Mayflower Compact	12. Interstate commerce
3 Limited government	8. Fundamental Orders Conn.	13. Factions
4 Political philosophy	9. Navigation Acts	14. Status quo
5 Charter	10. Boycott

II. Chapter "Review Questions" 1-14 (p. 60)

Related Internet Sites:

Government on Line:	http://teachinggovernment.com
Democracy	www.c-span.org/Alexis/
Federalism	www.wnet.org/federalist
U.S. Founding Docs.	www.law.emory.edu/FEDERAL/
Historical Sources	http://thomas.loc.gov/
Smithsonian: U.S. Gov.	www.si.edu/resource/faq/nmah/political.htm
First Amendment	http://w3.trib.com/FACT/
Current Events	www.c-span.org
	www.thenation.com
	www.brook.edu/

III. Worksheet / Articles / Group Work Assignments:

1. _____________________________

2. _____________________________

3.______________________________

4. _____________________________

IV. Quiz 1 _______ 2 _______ (no make-ups for missed quizzes)

V. Videos / Visuals (with notes):

VHS: ___________________________________

Other: __________________________________

VI Reports:

________________________

VIII. Ch. Test(s): Date: ___________

Ch# ____ Ch# ____ (Qtr make-ups: 2 tests max.)

Per:______ Name: ______________________

American Government Study Guide: Chapter 3 (p. 62)

Text: West’s American Government The Constitution

Homework: Due day of chapter exams (excused absences: due day after you return)

I. Key Terms (define & relate to chapter):

1 Preamble	6. Writ of Mandamus	11. Tenure
2 Supremacy clause	7. Checks & Balances
3 Rule of law	8. Commerce clause
4 Madisonian Model	9. Executive agreements
5 Judicial Review	10. cabinet

II. Chapter "Review Questions" 1-11 (p. 84)

Related Internet Sites:

Government on Line:	http://teachinggovernment.com
U.S. Founding Docs.	www.law.emory.edu/FEDERAL/
First Amendment	http://w3.trib.com/FACT/
Historical Sources	http://thomas.loc.gov/
Current Events	www.c-span.org
	www.thenation.com
	www.brook.edu/

III. Worksheet / Articles / Group Work Assignments:

1. _____________________________

2. _____________________________

3.______________________________

4. _____________________________

IV. Quiz 1 _______ 2 _______ (no make-ups for missed quizzes)

V. Videos / Visuals (with notes):

VHS: ___________________________________

Other: __________________________________

VI Reports:

________________________

VIII. Ch. Test(s): Date: ___________

Ch# ____ Ch# ____ (Qtr make-ups: 2 tests max.)

Per:______ Name: ______________________

American Government Study Guide: Chapter 14 (p. 370)

Text: West’s American Government The Organization of Congress

Homework: Due day of chapter exams (excused absences: due day after you return)

I. Key Terms (define & relate to chapter):

1 Term	6. Congressional District	11. Congressional immunity
2 Sessions	7. Single-Member District	12. Censure
3 Special Cessions	8. Gerrymandering	13. Caucus
4 Apportioned	9. Pork barrel	14. Conference committee
5 Census	10. Case work

II. Chapter "Review Questions" 1-19 (p. 398)

Related Internet Sites:

Government on Line:	http://teachinggovernment.com
U.S. Congress	http://thomas.loc.gov/
	www.voxpop.org/
House of Representatives	www.house.gov/
Senate	www.senate.gov/
House & Senate Committees & Subcommittees	www.visi.com/juan/congress/committees.html
Voting & Congress	www.vote-smart.org/congresstrack/
Your Representatives	www.lib.lsu.edu/soc/american.htm
	http://clerkweb.house.gov/
	http://voter.cq.com
	http://congress.org.contact.html
State & Federal Leg.	www.gpo.ucop.edu/
Current Events	www.c-span.org
	www.thenation.com
	www.brook.edu/

III. Worksheet / Articles / Group Work Assignments:

1. _____________________________

2. _____________________________

3.______________________________

4. _____________________________

IV. Quiz 1 _______ 2 _______ (no make-ups for missed quizzes)

V. Videos / Visuals (with notes):

VHS: ___________________________________

Other: __________________________________

VI Reports:

Legislative Simulation

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VIII. Ch. Test(s): Date: ___________

Ch# ____ Ch# ____ (Qtr make-ups: 2 tests max.)

Per:______ Name: ______________________

American Government Study Guide: Chapter 15 (p. 400)

Text: West’s American Government The Powers of Congress

Homework: Due day of chapter exams (excused absences: due day after you return)

I. Key Terms (define & relate to chapter):

1 Expressed powers	6. Impeach	11. Nonlegislative powers
2 Implied Powers	7. Subpoena
3 Strict constructionists	8. Immunity
4 Loose constructionists	9. Oversight Function
5 Impoundment	10. Legislative powers

II. Chapter "Review Questions" 1-10 (p. 420)

Related Internet Sites:

Government on Line:	http://teachinggovernment.com
U.S. Congress	http://thomas.loc.gov/
	www.voxpop.org/
House of Representatives	www.house.gov/
Senate	www.senate.gov/
House & Senate Committees & Subcommittees	www.visi.com/juan/congress/committees.html
Voting & Congress	www.vote-smart.org/congresstrack/
Your Representatives	www.lib.lsu.edu/soc/american.htm
	http://clerkweb.house.gov/
	http://voter.cq.com
	http://congress.org.contact.html
State & Federal Leg.	www.gpo.ucop.edu/
Current Events	www.c-span.org
	www.thenation.com
	www.brook.edu/

III. Worksheet / Articles / Group Work Assignments:

1. _____________________________

2. _____________________________

3.______________________________

4. _____________________________

IV. Quiz 1 _______ 2 _______ (no make-ups for missed quizzes)

V. Videos / Visuals (with notes):

VHS: ___________________________________

Other: __________________________________

VI Reports:

________________________

VIII. Ch. Test(s): Date: ___________

Ch# ____ Ch# ____ (Qtr make-ups: 2 tests max.)

Per:______ Name: ______________________

American Government Study Guide: Chapter 16 (p. 422)

Text: West’s American Government How Congress Makes Laws

Homework: Due day of chapter exams (excused absences: due day after you return)

I. Key Terms (define & relate to chapter):

1 State of the Union Address	6. Hopper	11. Teller vote
2 Bills	7. Pigeonhole	12. Veto
3 Public bills	8. Markup session	13. Pocket veto
4 Private Bills	9. Filibuster	14. Line-item veto
5 Rider	10. Cloture

II. Chapter "Review Questions" 1-13 (p. 444)

Related Internet Sites:

Government on Line:	http://teachinggovernment.com
U.S. Congress	http://thomas.loc.gov/
	www.voxpop.org/
House of Representatives	www.house.gov/
Senate	www.senate.gov/
House & Senate Committees & Subcommittees	www.visi.com/juan/congress/committees.html
Voting & Congress	www.vote-smart.org/congresstrack/
Your Representatives	www.lib.lsu.edu/soc/american.htm
	http://clerkweb.house.gov/
	http://voter.cq.com
	http://congress.org.contact.html
State & Federal Leg.	www.gpo.ucop.edu/
Current Events	www.c-span.org
	www.thenation.com
	www.brook.edu/

III. Worksheet / Articles / Group Work Assignments:

1. _____________________________

2. _____________________________

3.______________________________

4. _____________________________

IV. Quiz 1 _______ 2 _______ (no make-ups for missed quizzes)

V. Videos / Visuals (with notes):

VHS: ___________________________________

Other: __________________________________

VI Reports:

________________________

VIII. Ch. Test(s): Date: ___________

Ch# ____ Ch# ____ (Qtr make-ups: 2 tests max.)

Per:______ Name: ______________________

American Government Study Guide: Chapter 17 (p. 450)

Text: West’s American Government The Presidency

Homework: Due day of chapter exams (excused absences: due day after you return)

I. Key Terms (define & relate to chapter):

1 Chief executive	6. Executive Office of the President
2 Succession	7. Chief of Staff
3 Informal qualifications	8. Fiscal year
4 Balance the ticket	9. National Security Council
5 Kitchen cabinet

II. Chapter "Review Questions" 1-11 (p. 472)

Related Internet Sites:

Government on Line:	http://teachinggovernment.com
President/WhiteHouse/Tours	www.whitehouse.gov
	www.whitehouse.gov/initiatives/OneAmerica/index2.html
	www.whitehouse.gov/WH/kids/html/home-plain.html
Government Publications	www.trincoll.edu/~referen/rwdoc/gpo.html
Ethics	www.usoge.gov/index.html
Current Events	www.c-span.org
	www.thenation.com
	www.brook.edu/

III. Worksheet / Articles / Group Work Assignments:

1. _____________________________

2. _____________________________

3.______________________________

4. _____________________________

IV. Quiz 1 _______ 2 _______ (no make-ups for missed quizzes)

V. Videos / Visuals (with notes):

VHS: ___________________________________

Other: __________________________________

VI Reports:

________________________

VIII. Ch. Test(s): Date: ___________

Ch# ____ Ch# ____ (Qtr make-ups: 2 tests max.)

Per:______ Name: ______________________

American Government Study Guide: Chapter 18 (p. 474)

Text: West’s American Government The President at Work

Homework: Due day of chapter exams (excused absences: due day after you return)

I. Key Terms (define & relate to chapter):

1 Executive order	5. Power of recognition
2 Reprieve	6. Patronage
3 Pardon	7. Executive privilege
4 Amnesty

II. Chapter "Review Questions" 1-16 (p. 498)

Related Internet Sites:

Government on Line:	http://teachinggovernment.com
President/WhiteHouse/Tours	www.whitehouse.gov
	www.whitehouse.gov/initiatives/OneAmerica/index2.html
	www.whitehouse.gov/WH/kids/html/home-plain.html
Government Publications	www.trincoll.edu/~referen/rwdoc/gpo.html
Ethics	www.usoge.gov/index.html
Current Events	www.c-span.org
	www.thenation.com
	www.brook.edu/

III. Worksheet / Articles / Group Work Assignments:

1. _____________________________

2. _____________________________

3.______________________________

4. _____________________________

IV. Quiz 1 _______ 2 _______ (no make-ups for missed quizzes)

V. Videos / Visuals (with notes):

VHS: ___________________________________

Other: __________________________________

VI Reports:

________________________

VIII. Ch. Test(s): Date: ___________

Ch# ____ Ch# ____ (Qtr make-ups: 2 tests max.)

Per:______ Name: ______________________

American Government Study Guide: Chapter 20 (p. 532)

Text: West’s American Government The Federal Courts

Homework: Due day of chapter exams (excused absences: due day after you return)

I. Key Terms (define & relate to chapter):

1 Trial courts	6. Appellate jurisdiction	11. Majority opinion
2 Appellate court	7. Concurrent jurisdiction	12. Majority opinion
3 Judicial circuit	8. Exclusive jurisdiction	13. Concurring opinion
4 Hung jury	9. Writ of certiorari	14. Dissenting opinion
5 Original jurisdiction	10. Unanimous opinion	15. Judicial activism

II. Chapter "Review Questions" 1-17 (p. 556)

Related Internet Sites:

Government on Line:	http://teachinggovernment.com
Supreme Court	www.whitehouse.gov/WH/html/judge.html
	www.uscourts.gov/
	www.Findlaw.com/casecode/
	http://supct.law.cornell.edu/supct/index.html
	www.usdoj.gov/
Current Events	www.c-span.org
	www.thenation.com
	www.brook.edu/
First Amendment	http://w3.trib.com/FACT/

III. Worksheet / Articles / Group Work Assignments:

1. _____________________________

2. _____________________________

3.______________________________

4. _____________________________

IV. Quiz 1 _______ 2 _______ (no make-ups for missed quizzes)

V. Videos / Visuals (with notes):

VHS: ___________________________________

Other: __________________________________

VI Reports:

Personal Rights

________________________

VIII. Ch. Test(s): Date: ___________

Ch# ____ Ch# ____ (Qtr make-ups: 2 tests max.)

Per:______ Name: ______________________

American Government Study Guide: Chapter 5 (p. 118)

Text: West’s American Government Personal Freedoms

Homework: Due day of chapter exams (excused absences: due day after you return)

I. Key Terms (define & relate to chapter): None

II. Chapter "Review Questions" 1-16 (p. 144): Optional

Related Internet Sites:

Government on Line:	http://teachinggovernment.com
First Amendment	http://w3.trib.com/FACT/
Personal Freedoms	www.oyez.at.nwu.edu/oyez.html
	www.freedom.org/first/welcome.asp
Current Events	www.c-span.org
	www.thenation.com
	www.brook.edu/

III. Worksheet / Articles / Group Work Assignments:

1. _____________________________

2. _____________________________

3.______________________________

4. _____________________________

IV. Quiz 1 _______ 2 _______ (no make-ups for missed quizzes)

V. Videos / Visuals (with notes):

VHS: ___________________________________

Other: __________________________________

VI Reports:

OPT: Divide class into each of the 5 chapter subsections. Each group will prepare a short (10 minute) oral report that explains the "Personal Rights" involved in their section and presents relevant Supreme Court cases (in their original form) that shows how the Court interpreted these personal rights. Each group presentation will also include (A) a visual that identifies the Constitutional right(s) involved, and (B) a cartoon demonstrating the right(s) in action.

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VIII. Ch. Test(s): Date: ___________

Ch# ____ Ch# ____ (Qtr make-ups: 2 tests max.)

Per:______ Name: ______________________

American Government Study Guide: Chapter 6 (p. 146)

Text: West’s American Government Due Process of Law

Homework: Due day of chapter exams (excused absences: due day after you return)

I. Key Terms (define & relate to chapter): None

II. Chapter "Review Questions" 1-14 (p. 168): Optional

Related Internet Sites:

Government on Line:	http://teachinggovernment.com
First Amendment	http://w3.trib.com/FACT/
Personal Freedoms	www.oyez.at.nwu.edu/oyez.html
	www.freedom.org/first/welcome.asp
Current Events	www.c-span.org
	www.thenation.com
	www.brook.edu/

III. Worksheet / Articles / Group Work Assignments:

V. Quiz 1 _______ 2 _______ (no make-ups for missed quizzes)

1. _____________________________

2. _____________________________

3.______________________________

4. _____________________________

V. Videos / Visuals (with notes):

VHS: ___________________________________

Other: __________________________________

VI Reports:

OPT: Divide class into each of the 4 chapter subsections. Each group will prepare a short (10 minute) oral report that explains the "Due Process" rights involved in their section and presents and analyses two Supreme Court cases (in their original form) showing how the Court interpreted these "Due Process" rights. Each group presentation will also include (A) a visual that identifies the Constitutional Amendment right(s) involved, and (B) a flow chart of "Due Process" procedures related to their topic.

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VIII. Ch. Test(s): Date: ___________

Ch# ____ Ch# ____ (Qtr make-ups: 2 tests max.)

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