Mr. C - Web Classroom
Beardstown High School
500 E. 15th St.
Beardstown, IL 62618
Government
Course Summary:
How is Democracy Reflected in the Three Branches of the American System of Government? In this course, students will study the fundamental concepts of the American political system, including its foundations, structures and political behavior. Emphasis is also placed on the role of the citizen in a democratic society. The course concludes with a study of Illinois government, and the role of local governments in the American system. Successful completion of this course satisfies the US and Illinois Constitution graduation requirement.
Course Outline:
Unit 1 – Establishing the Constitution
Unit 2 - The Bill of Rights
Unit 3 – The Legislative Branch
Unit 4 – The Executive Branch
Unit 5 – The Judicial Branch
Unit 6 - The Justice System (optional unit)
Unit 7 – Illinois & Local Government
Course Files
Fall 2009
I do not teach this course this year. Therefore, these files will not be updated for in 2011-2012
Unit 1 Assignment Sheet - Constitution
Unit 2 Assignment Sheet - Bill of Rights
Unit 3 Assignment Sheet - Legislative
Unit 4 Assignment Sheet - Executive
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Beardstown High School
500 E. 15th St.
Beardstown, IL 62618
