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Civics and Economics
Standards for Civics and Economics examine the roles citizens play in the political, governmental, and economic systems in the United States. Students examine the constitutions of Virginia and the United States; identify the rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizens; and describe the structure and operation of government at the local, state, and national levels. Students investigate the process by which decisions are made in the American market economy and explain the government’s role in it. The standards identify personal character traits, such as patriotism, respect for the law, and a sense of civic duty, that facilitate thoughtful and effective participation in the civic life of an increasingly diverse democratic society.
Civic education also must emphasize the intellectual skills required for responsible citizenship. Students practice these skills as they extend their understanding of the essential knowledge defined by the standards for Civics and Economics.
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Session 1: Unit Introduction
Session 2: Fundamental Principles
Session 3: Virginia Documents
Session 4: Declaration of Independence
Session 5: Articles of Confederation
Session 6: Preamble
Session 7: Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
Session 8: Separation of Powers
Session 9: Amendment Process/Conceptual Connections
Session 10: Review
Session 11: Sample Assessment Items
Additional Activities
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Session 1 and 2: A Government Simulation
Session 3: National versus State Government
Session 4: Federalism
Session 5: Powers Denied National and State Governments
Session 6: Organization of the National Government
Session 7: Quiz on the Three Branches of Government
Session 8: Legislative Branch Overview
Session 9: Congress (Using Tables)
Session 10: Expressed and Implied Powers
Session 11: Powers of Congress (Sorting Activity)
Session 12: How a Bill Becomes a Law
Session 13 and 14: Build Your Own Bill
Session 15: Review of Legislative Branch
Session 16: Legislative Branch Assessment
Session 17: Overview of Executive Branch
Session 18: Powers of the Executive Branch
Session 19: Presidential Powers (Illustrated Web)
Session 20: Executive Branch and Policy Making
Session 21: State of the Union Address
Session 22: Cabinet
Session 23: Regulatory Agencies (The Match Game)
Session 24: Create a Business Card
Session 25: Review of the Executive Branch
Session 26: Executive Branch Assessment
Session 27: Judicial Branch Overview
Session 28: Judicial Branch Introduction
Session 29: Judicial Branch Jurisdiction
Session 30: Civil and Criminal Cases
Session 31: Skill Builder: Judicial Caseloads
Session 32: Judicial Review
Session 33 and 34: “Marbury v. Madison”
Session 35: Checks and Balances (Human Chart Activity)
Session 36: Review: Judicial Branch
Session 37: Sample Assessment Items
Additional Activities
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Session 1: Unit Introduction
Session 2: Political Parties
Session 3: Creating a Political Party
Session 4: Political Spectrum
Session 5: Political Cartoons
Session 6: Election Project
Session 7: Registration and Voting
Session 8: Rising Campaign Costs
Session 9: Electoral College
Session 10: Electoral College Simulation
Session 11: Media in Elections
Session 12: Propaganda
Session 13: Media Role in Setting Public Agenda
Session 14: Lobbying and Interest Groups
Session 15: Review
Session 16: Sample Assessment Items
Additional Activities
- Session 1: Relationship Between the National, State, and Local Government
Session 2: Overview of Virginia Government
Session 3: The Big Picture
Session 4: Legislative Branch
Session 5: Laws: Who Needs Them?
Session 6: Executive Branch
Session 7: Powers of the Executive Branch
Session 8: Judicial System
Session 9 and 10: Court Procedure
Session 11: Civil and Juvenile Cases
Session 12 and 13: Pro Se Court
Session 14: State Government Organization
Session 15 and 16: Local Places of Interest
Session 17: Overview of the Power of Local Government
Session 18 and 19: Local Government Simulation
Session 20: Review
Session 21: Sample Assessment Items
Additional Activities
- Session 1: Definition of Citizenship
Session 2 and 3: Diversity: Overview of Virginia Government
Session 4: Duties of Citizenship
Session 5: Civic Responsibilities
Session 6: Community Service
Session 7: Plan a Community Service Project/Service Learning
Session 8: Community Service Project—Reflection and Celebration
Session 9: Traits of Responsible Citizens
Session 10: Americans of Character
Session 11 and 12: First Amendment Freedoms
Session 13: Due Process
Session 14: Review
Session 15: Sample Assessment Items
Additional Activities
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