Hi People!

This week we will begin Topic 1: American Government and Civic Engagement

Objectives: 

Topic 1.1 What is Government?

Explain what government is and what it does.

Identify the type of government in the United States and compare it to other forms of government

Topic 1.2 Who Governs? Elitism, Pluralism, and Trade Offs

Describe the pluralism-elitism debate.

Explain the tradeoffs perspective on government.

This week's assignments:

1. Topic 1.1 What is Government?
2. Topic 1.2 Who Governs? Elitism, Pluralism, and Trade Offs

Due:

-Topic 1 assignments due 8/29

• Students will identify and describe the key members and roles within the executive, legislative, and judicial branches at the local, state, and federal levels by completing a graphic organizer, demonstrating an understanding of how government functions across different levels.