Government

In the next six weeks, you will have an opportunity to learn about all the different aspects of our government. This will help you understand the influence government has on your daily life, why the government produces the policies it does, how to interpret current events in a rapidly changing world, and how you can participate and bring about change in your community.

Week 1 - Work for June 24 - 26

Why Study Government?

As you watch this video, think of all the events that are happening around our country today. How is our government responding to these events? What branches of government are involved? What can you do to bring change?

What is Congress?

HINT: Review the questions on the right so that you know what information you will need to pay attention to.

Government - The Bicameral Congress

Activity # 1

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How do Checks and Balances work?

HINT: Review the questions on the right so that you know what information you will need to pay attention to.

Governmnet Checks and Balances

Activity # 2

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What is Federalism?

HINT: Review the questions on the right so that you know what information you will need to pay attention to.

Government Federalism Questions

Activity # 3

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The Constitution

HINT: Review the questions on the right so that you know what information you will need to pay attention to.

Government Constitutional Compromises

Activity # 4

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Week 2 - June 29 -July 2

This week, we will review the forms of government, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights just in time for the 4th of July. Remember, no school on Friday, July 3rd. Have a safe 4th of July!

The Constitution and the Bill of Rights

US Government: The Constitution

Activity # 1

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The 4th of July

Historical review

The 4th of July

Activity # 2

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Love Has No Labels "We Are America" by the Ad Council

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Activity # 3

We Are America - Love Has No Labels by Ad Council

Activity # 3

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Week 3 - Work for July 6 - 10

This week, you will be introduced to the process used for congressional elections, how a bill becomes a law, and the different presidential powers given to our President as stated in the United States Constitution. This is our midpoint of Summer School - MIDTERM grades are due on Friday, July 10th. Be sure to complete all activities and send to your teacher.

How are Congressional Elections held?

Be sure to watch to answer the questions on Activity # 1

Government #7 Questions

Activity # 1

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How does a Bill become a law?

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Government #8 Questions

Activity # 2

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Presidential Powers Part 1

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Government #9 Questions

Activity # 3

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Presidential Powers Part 2

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Government #10 Questions

Activity # 4

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Week 4 - Work for July 13 - 17

This week, you will learn about the powers given to the Executive Branch and the Judicial Branch of our government as indicated in the United States Constitution. You have six activities to complete this week.

How Presidents Govern

Government #11 Questions

Activity # 1

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Bureaucracy Basics

Government #12 Questions

Activity # 2

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Legal System Basics

Government #13 Questions

Activity # 3

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Structure of the Court System

Government #14 Questions

Activity # 4

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Judicial Review

Government #16 Questions

Activity # 5

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Supreme Court of the

United States

Government #15 Questions

Activity # 6

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Week 5 - Work for July 20 - 24

This week, you will learn about the rights that we as citizens have as stated in the U.S. Constitution. Pay close attention because these directly affect you.

This is our last full week of Summer School. Next week, you only have Monday and Tuesday. Be sure to submit all completed work to your teachers by Monday, July 27th for final grades.

Civil Rights & Liberties

Government #17 Questions

Activity # 1

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Freedom of Religion

Government #18 Questions

Activity # 2

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Freedom of Speech

Government #19 Questions

Activity # 3

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Freedom of the Press

Government #20 Questions

Activity # 4

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Search and Seizure

Government #21 Questions

Activity # 5

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Due Process of the Law

Government #22 Questions

Activity # 6

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Week 6 - Work for July 27 -28

This is it, our last two days of Summer School. Be sure to get all of your work to your teacher by Monday at 5:00 p.m.

Thank you for being part of our Summer School Government class. Be safe - wash your hands frequently, social distance when outside, wear masks, and let's do our part to help control this virus.

Equal Protection

Activity #1

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Government #23 Questions