American Government - the basics

Our American system of government is derived from the collective minds of the Founders, then morphed through the centuries by legislative, executive, and judicial action into the system we know today. This unit will focus on the founding of the United States, the creation of the Constitution, and the changes to federalism through the present. This unit will focus on chapters 1-3 in Edwards.

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Chapter 1 - Foundations

Assignments
Chapter 1 Key Terms
Chapter 1 Uncle Dave

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Chapter 2 - The Constitution

Assignments
Chapter 2 Key Terms
Chapter 2 Uncle Dave
Failed Amendments
Chapter 2 Slides

Primary Sources
Common Sense - Paine
The Second Treatise of Civil Government - Locke
Declaration of Independence
United States Constitution
United States Bill of Rights
Federalist No. 10
Federalist No. 51

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Chapter 3 - Federalism

Assignments
Chapter 3 Key Terms
Chapter 3 Uncle Dave