
Civics Follow Along Unit
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The USA has always been revered as the greatest nation on the planet...So what does it mean to be American?
CIVICS: Follow Along
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Open Ended
In a complete sentence explain one specific example of what it means to be an American.
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They are certain individuals that represent what it means to be American. Muhammed Ali is one of those individuals. Not just a sports figure, Ali sacrificed a huge part of his career and life to stand up for what he thought was right concerning the Vietnam War.
The Greatest American
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Open Ended
Quickly think of someone that you think truly represents being "American." Find and attach a picture of the person you choose and give a brief explanation as to why.
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Types of Governments
They're different types of governments that have existed through time and still are in existance today. See what you know about the "Different Forms of Government."
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Multiple Choice
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Multiple Choice
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Multiple Choice
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Multiple Choice
Example: Saddam Hussein Former Leader of Iraq
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Multiple Choice
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Multiple Choice
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Multiple Choice
Democracy
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Multiple Choice
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Open Ended
Based on the picture that you see, how would you define what an "oligarchy"is?
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Multiple Choice
In a Republic, power is with......
the citizens allowed to vote
the upper class
the religious leaders
the elected representatives
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Multiple Choice
The difference between a democracy and a republic is......
there are more decision makers in a democracy than a republic
there are more decision makers in a republic than a democracy
democratic decision are elected, republic decisions are appointed
they are exactly the same
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following would represent a democracy?
The U.S. electing a President
A school board hiring a teacher
A small town voting whether to change its name
A king being newly crowned
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HS.C.CP.3
Compare various forms of government and how each maintains order, upholds human rights and interacts within the international community.
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Open Ended
Answer the 3 questions about the picture.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not true about the early foundations of Democracy
Democracy started around 2500 years ago in Ancient Athens
Direct Democracy would still work today because of the small populations and small area to travel for voting.
Athen used a Direct Democracy where each land owner had the chance to vote.
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Multiple Choice
Who/what are the ulitmate source of power when it comes to republics, representative democracy, and direct democracy?
The People
A Supreme Ruler or Monarchy
The 3 Branches of Government
The Minority
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Match
Match the following: 5 Main Principles of American Democracy
All people, including the one's running the country, must follow the same laws.
Government is not all powerful--it may do only those things that the people have given it the power to do.
American Citizens are the source of all government power
In the American Democracy, individual rights are protected by the government
People elect government leaders to make the laws and govern on their belhalf
Rule of Law
Limited Government
Consent of the Governed
Individual Rights
Represent.
Government
Rule of Law
Limited Government
Consent of the Governed
Individual Rights
Represent.
Government
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Multiple Choice
Which principle of American democracy prevents a president from serving more terms than allowed in Amendment XXII of the Constitution?
Rule of Law
Limited Government
Individual Rights
Representative Government
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Multiple Choice
Which practice best reflects the principle of representative government?
Serving on a Jury
Voting for a mayor
Writing to the editor
Polling public opinion
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Draw
There is only 1 government in today's world that you could consider to be an Absolute Monarchy (Rule By King) and that's Saudi Arabia. Draw an arrow on the map to indicate where Saudi Arabia is on the map.
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Open Ended
If you were to be asked what life was like in 1920's Germany or during Stalin's reign in the Soviet Union, what can you describe about life in a totalitarian government?
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Open Ended
How might the corruption of a legislator who pursures his or her private interests endanger the democratic principle of majority rule? Give an Example
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Open Ended
Critical Thinking Question...
What do you think is the most important source of American unity? Explain your answer in 4-5 complete sentences.
The USA has always been revered as the greatest nation on the planet...So what does it mean to be American?
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