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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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