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Participation in Government

The International High School at Lafayette Mr. Joel Fall 2012

Participation in Government
Mr. Joel
Room 202 jtroge@inths.org

ihslgovernment.blogspot.com
Homework Help: Mondays before school

Participation in Government
This class will cover the basic workings of

American government at the federal, state and local levels, specifically emphasizing the skills necessary to be an active participant in a contemporary democracy. government from a global perspective.

It will also explore comparative forms of

Participation in Government
Unit 1 September 10-October 3
Unit 2 October 4-November 5

Unit 3 November 7-December 21


Unit 4 January 2-January 21

Participation in Government
Unit 1 Hamilton vs. Jefferson

-Explores the role and responsibilities of the legislative and executive branches
Unit 2 Legalize It?

-Explores the rights of citizens, the legal process and the role of the judicial branch
Unit 3 NYC Home Improvement Project

-Explores the participation of people and interest groups in a democracy and the roles and responsibilities of state and local governments
Unit 4 The Idea of Government

-Explores the evolution of government in global history and the revolutions that societies have undertaken to change their governments

Participation in Government
Projects and Participation = 75%
Quizzes = 25%

Extra Credit will be available but limited

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