Mr. Forgotch
APS: American Political Systems
APS
This course will include but will not be limited to the following topics:
Unit 1: Foundations of American Government
1. People and Government
2. The Origins of American Government
3. The Constitution
4. The Federal System
Unit 2: The Legislative Branch
1. The Organization of Congress
2. Develop of Congressional Powers
3. Congress at Work
Unit 3: The Executive Branch
1. The Presidency
2. Presidential Leadership
3. The Federal Bureaucracy
Unit 4: The Judicial Branch
1. The Federal Court System
2. Supreme Court Decision Making
Unit 5: Liberty and Justice for All
1. Constitutional Freedoms
2. Citizenship and Equal Justice
3. Law in America
Unit 6: Participating in Government
1. Political Parties
2. Elections and Voting
3. Interest Groups and Public Opinion
4. Mass Media and the Internet
Unit 7: Public Policies and Services
1. Taxing and Spending
2. Social and Domestic Policy
3. Foreign Policy and Defense
Unit 8: State and Local Government
1. State Governments
2. Local Governments
Unit 9: Political and Economic Systems
1. Political Systems in Today’s World
2. Development of Economic Systems
Grading
Grades will be based on a similar format. The percentages may vary.
50%- Tests and projects
20%- Quizzes
15%- Class Participation
15%- Class Work
Behavior
Hopefully this will not be a problem, but just in case, the following rules will be in effect. First offense will result in a warning. Second offense will result in a teacher detention. Further offenses may result in a call home or a referral to the office.
If there are any questions or concerns throughout the year, please feel free to contact me, and I will get back to you as soon as possible. E-mail is the best way to contact me.
[email protected]
APS: American Political Systems
APS
This course will include but will not be limited to the following topics:
Unit 1: Foundations of American Government
1. People and Government
2. The Origins of American Government
3. The Constitution
4. The Federal System
Unit 2: The Legislative Branch
1. The Organization of Congress
2. Develop of Congressional Powers
3. Congress at Work
Unit 3: The Executive Branch
1. The Presidency
2. Presidential Leadership
3. The Federal Bureaucracy
Unit 4: The Judicial Branch
1. The Federal Court System
2. Supreme Court Decision Making
Unit 5: Liberty and Justice for All
1. Constitutional Freedoms
2. Citizenship and Equal Justice
3. Law in America
Unit 6: Participating in Government
1. Political Parties
2. Elections and Voting
3. Interest Groups and Public Opinion
4. Mass Media and the Internet
Unit 7: Public Policies and Services
1. Taxing and Spending
2. Social and Domestic Policy
3. Foreign Policy and Defense
Unit 8: State and Local Government
1. State Governments
2. Local Governments
Unit 9: Political and Economic Systems
1. Political Systems in Today’s World
2. Development of Economic Systems
Grading
Grades will be based on a similar format. The percentages may vary.
50%- Tests and projects
20%- Quizzes
15%- Class Participation
15%- Class Work
Behavior
Hopefully this will not be a problem, but just in case, the following rules will be in effect. First offense will result in a warning. Second offense will result in a teacher detention. Further offenses may result in a call home or a referral to the office.
If there are any questions or concerns throughout the year, please feel free to contact me, and I will get back to you as soon as possible. E-mail is the best way to contact me.
[email protected]