UNIT 1 OUTLINE
1.1 - What is Government?
Types of Government Presentations
1.2 - Elitism vs. Pluralism
1.3 - The Pluralist Theory - Engagement In Democracy
2.1 - Roots of the American Political Tradition
2.2 - Articles of Confederation
2.3 - Development of the Constitution
2.4 - Federalists
Antifederalist
Federalists vs. Antifederalists Debate
Mid-Unit Quiz
2.5 - Constitutional Change
Amend the Constitution! Research Day
Amend the Constitution! Presentations
3.1 & 3.2 - Division of Powers
The Evolution of American Federalism
3.3 - Intergovernmental Relationships
3.4 - Competitive Federalism Today Socratic Seminar
3.5 - Advantages and Disadvantages of Federalism
Unit Review Game
Unit Exam
UNIT 1 VOCABULARY
Government
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
Oligarchy
Totalitarian Government
Monarchy
Capitalism
Socialism
Communism
Common Good
Public Good
Private Good
Toll Good
Elite Theory
Pluralist Theory
Natural Rights
Social Contract
Confederation
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
Great (Connecticut) Compromise
Three-Fifths Compromise
Enumerated Powers
Reserved Powers
Concurrent Powers
Local Powers
Federalists
Antifederalists
Unitary System
Confederation
Federation
Elastic Clause
Full Faith and Credit Clause
McCulloch v. Maryland
Dual Federalism
Cooperative Federalism
New Federalism
Unfunded Mandates
Block Grants
Categorical Grants
Essential Questions
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How did the founders of the U.S. Constitution attempt to protect individual liberty, while also promoting public order and safety?
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How have theory, debate, and compromise influenced the U.S. Constitutional system?