Monday, March 11, 2019

Grade 12: Participation in Government and Civics
This course aims to provide students with opportunities to become engaged in the political process by acquiring the knowledge and practicing the skills necessary for active citizenship. Content specifications are not included, so that the course can adapt to present local, national, and global circumstances, allowing teachers to select flexibly from current events to illuminate key ideas and conceptual understandings. Participation in government and in our communities is fundamental to
the success of American democracy.
12.G1 FOUNDATIONS of AMERICAN DEMOCRACY: The principles of American democracy are reflected in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and in the organization and actions of federal, state, and local government entities. The interpretation and application of American democratic principles continue to evolve and be debated. 12.G1a Enlightenment ideas such as natural rights, the social contract, popular sovereignty, and representative government greatly influenced the framers of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.


Articles of WHAT?  (Mea Culpa)

US Constitution by Section


Constitution of the United States - Original Text


Terms:

Preamble

Interstate Commerce Clause - I,8,3

Elastic Clause - I,8,18

"Necessary and Proper"

General Welfare Clause - I,8,1

Promote

Provide

Article I - Legislative Branch

Article II - Executive Branch

Article III - Judiciary

Article IV - The States

Article V - Amendment Process

Article VI - Debts, Supremacy and Oaths

Article VII - Ratification




Declaration of Independence Original Text

Slideshow on Early Governance

LINK to Blog Entry with Immigration Resources (including assignment)