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Virginia and United States Government
Standards for Virginia and United States Government define the knowledge that enables citizens to participate effectively in civic life. Students examine fundamental constitutional principles, the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, the political culture, the policy-making process at each level of government, and the operation of the United States market economy. The standards identify the personal character traits 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 current standards for Virginia and United States Government.
- Session 1: Political Theory through the Ages
Session 2: Influence of Locke, Hobbes, and Montesquieu
Session 3: The Role of the Virginia Company of London
Session 4: Comparison of Philosophers
Session 5: Sample Assessment Items
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- Session 1: Framers of the Constitution
Session 2: Guide to the U.S. Constitution
Session 3: Making a New Government
Session 4: Ratifying the U.S. Constitution
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- Session 1: The Order of Power
Session 2: Federal vs. State Powers of Government
Session 3: Relationship between the Federal and State Governments
Session 4: Powers Denied
Session 5: How Well Is Federalism Functioning?
Session 6: Sample Assessment Items
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- Session 1: Introducing the Legislative Branch
Session 2: Qualifications for Service in the Legislative Branch
Session 3: Powers of Congress
Session 4 and 5: Congressional Committees
Session 6 and 7: Making Laws
Session 8: Checks and Balances
Session 9: Test Review Activity
Session 10: Sample Assessment Items
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- Session 1: Organization of the Executive Branch
Session 2: Qualifications of President and Vice President
Session 3: Duties of the President
Session 4: Duties of the President (Continued)
Session 5: Presidential Succession
Session 6: Checks and Balances of the Executive Branch
Session 7: Test Review Activity
Session 8: Sample Assessment Items
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- Session 1: Introducing the Judicial Branch
Session 2: Duties and Jurisdictions of Federal Courts
Session 3: Distinguishing among Federal Courts
Session 4: Marbury v. Madison
Session 5: Court Cases
Session 6: How the Supreme Court Works
Session 7: Supreme Court Majority and Dissenting Opinions
Session 8: Supreme Court Simulation, Part 1
Session 9: Supreme Court Simulation, Part 2
Session 10: Supreme Court Simulation, Part 3
Session 11: Supreme Court Simulation, Conclusion
Session 12: Test Review Activity
Session 13: Sample Assessment Items
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- Session 1: Exploring Ideology
Session 2: Determining Individual Ideology
Session 3: Ideology and Political Parties
Session 4: Ways to Influence Public Policy
Session 5: Carrying Out Public Policy
Session 6: Sample Assessment Items
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- Session 1: Conducting a Political Campaign
Session 2: Redistricting as an Outcome of Elections
Session 3: Laws Affecting the Right to Vote
Session 4: Sample Assessment Items
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- Session 1: State Government, Executive and Legislative Branches: Part 1
Session 2: State Government, Executive and Legislative Branches: Part 2
Session 3: State Government, Judicial Branch
Session 4: State Government, Judicial Branch: Part 2
Session 5: Local Government
Session 6: Relationship of State and Local Governments
Session 7: Ideal Government
Session 8: Public Policy
Session 9: Government Bureaucracy
Session 10: Assessment Review
Session 11: Sample Assessment Items
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- Session 1: The Meaning of Democracy
Session 2: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Session 3: Rights of the Accused
Session 4: Civil Rights
Session 5: Civil Rights, Continued
Session 6: Character Traits of Good Citizens
Session 7: Benefits and Responsibilities of Citizenship
Session 8: Sample Assessment Items
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- Session 1: Introduction to Foreign Policy
Session 2: Foreign Affairs
Session 3: The Goals of Foreign Policy
Session 4: Foreign Trade and Comparative Advantage
Session 5: Foreign Policy Topics for Research
Session 6: Comparing Governments
Session 7: Group Presentations
Session 8: Assessment Review
Session 9: Sample Assessment Items
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- Session 1: Protecting Economic Freedoms
Session 2: Fiscal and Monetary Policies
Session 3: Stabilizing the Economy: The Federal Reserve System
Session 4: Public Services
Session 5: The Government’s Role in the Economy
Session 6: Student Research Reports
Session 7: Sample Assessment Items
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