Government GeoInquiries

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will be able to compare different types of freedom available in various countries. • Students will be able to see the relationship between types of government and types of freedoms for its citizens.

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• Students will compare the distribution of campaign funds at state and district levels. • Students will examine sources of campaign contributions for House elections and possible implications.

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Students will be able to identify the structure and function of the Federal Reserve system.

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Federal Banks: Cash Reserves

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• Students will be able to explain the purpose and use of the recall to hold state and local officials accountable for their actions. • Students will be able to identify how and where the referendum is used to initiate or approve legislation.

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• Students will be able to explain how some of the special land designations around the country are connected to the separation of power between state, federal, and tribal governments.

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Out of Many: One

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will identify and define the various types of government systems around the world. • Students will identify the most prevalent type of government in the world today.

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• Students will analyze the connection between congressional districts and population. • Students will assess the fairness of the congressional districts in representing the general will of the people.

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• Students will examine and be able to explain the connection between location and party affiliation.

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Who has your vote: Voting Models

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will compare voter participation rates for presidential and congressional elections. • Students will examine reasons for not voting and characteristics of those who vote.

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• Students will interpret map data as they identify and explain differences in the distribution of the death penalty throughout the United States. • Students will analyze the relationship between executions and prisoners on death row.

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The Cost of Punishment

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will examine the types of divides that exist within our country and how people seek to create change using the legal system, specifically the Supreme Court. • Students will look at how protests are used to send a message to the government and raise awareness of an issue.

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• Students will explore the distribution of federal court districts. • Students will identify how the court system affects individuals.

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• Students will explain where philosophical ideals regarding our government originated, and how they have been incorporated into the U.S. Constitution.

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• Students will analyze the various ways that immigrants come to the U.S. • Students will evaluate the different immigration programs for population impact on the U.S.

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will identify major U.S. recipients and the categories of assistance provided by various government agencies. • Students will be able to explain how foreign aid benefits the U.S.

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Where does foreign aid go?