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American Government breaks down the subject of government into 48 topics, creating ready-made mini-units for students and perfect class periods for teachers. Each one is packed with extra resources.
(Please note that Topics 2-48 require a password)
Topics:
Topic 1: The Basics of Government
(Online Sample Lesson)
Topic 2: Power and Forms of Government
Topic 3: Beginnings of Revolt
Topic 4: Creating the Constitution
Topic 5: Constitution and Amendments
Topic 6: National Government and the States
Topic 7: The Changing Nature of Federalism
Topic 8: Party Systems and Party Roles
Topic 9: U.S. Political Parties
Topic 10: Elections and Campaigns
Topic 11: Campaign Financing
Topic 12: Political Participation
Topic 13: Voting Rights and Behavior
Topic 14: Political Ideologies
Topic 15: Public Opinion
Topic 16: Politics and Mass Media
Topic 17: Interest Groups and PACs
Topic 18: Structure and Powers of Congress
Topic 19: Impeachment and Oversight
Topic 20: Leaders and Committees
Topic 21: Bills and Committee Consideration
Topic 22: Debating and Voting on a Bill
Topic 23: Congress and Controversial Issues
Topic 24: The Presidency
Topic 25: Succession and Vice Presidents
Topic 26: Constitutional Powers
Topic 27: The Evolving Presidency
Topic 28: The EOP and the Cabinet
Topic 29: Independent Agencies
Topic 30: Civil Service and the Bureaucracy
Topic 31: Foundations of the Judicial System
Topic 32: Federal Courts and Federal Judges
Topic 33: Supreme Court at Work
Topic 34: Supreme Court and Policy Making
Topic 35: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
Topic 36: 1st Amendment Freedoms
Topic 37: Due Process and Citizenship
Topic 38: Rights of the Accused
Topic 39: Civil Rights Struggles
Topic 40: Women's Rights
Topic 41: Discrimination and Affirmative Action
Topic 42: Policy Making and Economic Policy
Topic 43: Regulatory Policy
Topic 44: Social Policy
Topic 45: Foreign Policy and National Defense
Topic 46: Economic and Political Systems
Topic 47: State and Local Government
Topic 48: Policies and Finances
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