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© 2008 by Mahomet-Seymour Schools.
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Mahomet-Seymour Schools
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Curriculum
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Social Studies - Gov. and Law 1
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The learner will be able to understand the process of
the development of the basic rights of individuals.
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The learner will be able to explain the importance of
the Magna Carta in the establishment of citizen's rights.
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The learner will be able to appreciate the
development of the concept of a democratic republic over history.
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The learner will be able to recall the particular
events leading to the separation of the colonial government from England,
and the establishment of the American republic.
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The learner will be able to explain the sources and major
concepts contained in the Declaration of Independence.
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The learner will be able to relate the development of
the American confederation government and compare and contrast this form of
government with the federal system.
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The learner will be able to understand how the
Preamble to the Constitution sets forth the source and purposes of the new
government.
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The learner will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge
of the structure and functions of the legislative branch of government
defined in Article One of the Constitution.
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The learner will be able to demonstrate a working
knowledge of the structure and functions of the executive branch of
government defined in Article Two of the Constitution.
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The learner will be able to demonstrate a working
knowledge of the structure and functions of the judicial branch of
government defined in Article Three of the Constitution.
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The learner will be able to explain the importance of
the "supremacy clause" of the Constitution.
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The learner will be able to list and explain the
major amendments to the Constitution including the Bill of Rights.
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Congress, the Legislative Branch
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The learner will be able to explain the bicameral
legislative system utilized in the American federal government.
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The learner will be able to understand the enumerated
and implied powers of Congress.
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The learner will be able to delineate the exclusive
powers of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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The learner will be able to explain the leadership
selection process and structure in the Congress.
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The learner will be able to demonstrate a knowledge
of how a bill becomes a law.
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The learner will be able to list some of the factors
which help shape the legislation process, including the committee process,
lobbying, and citizen input.
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The learner will be able to explain the power areas
of Congress.
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President, Executive Branch
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The learner will be able to explain the process of
presidential selection based upon the written and unwritten qualifications of
the candidates.
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The learner will be able to list and explain the
various roles of the President of the United
States.
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The learner will be able to explain the functions of
the Presidential Cabinet.
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The learner will be able to understand the
interaction between the President and Congress.
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The learner will be able to analyze the process of
checks and balances as it applies to the president.
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Supreme Court, The Judicial Branch
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The learner will be able to explain the function and
structure of the U.S.
Supreme Court.
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The learner will be able to understand the appeal
process in the Federal court system.
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The learner will be able to explain the
interpretation of basic legal issues involving fifth, sixth, and fourteenth
amendment issues.
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The learner will be able to understand and use the
legal citation system to prepare a position statement relative to a
particular constitutional issue.
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The learner will be able to explain the theories of
punishment utilized in the American justice system.
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The learner will be able to define and explain the
major felonies.
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The learner will be able to debate the arguments for
and against the death penalty.
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The learner will be able to recognize the charges
which should be brought against an accused person based upon recognition of
a set of criteria within a paragraph description.
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The learner will be able to understand the sentencing
process.
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The learner will be able to explain the difference between
parole and probation and the various rules applied to each.
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The learner will be able to explain the process of criminal
procedure from crime and arrest through the conclusion of the judicial
process.
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The learner will be able to analyze and explain the
importance of the Gideon, Escobedo, and Miranda cases.
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The learner will be able to understand the concept of
a "fair trial" and give examples of appropriate cases to
represent the basic guarantees.
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The learner will be able to understand the nature of the
search process including with and without warrants, stop and frisk, and
wiretapping and bugging.
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The learner will be able to participate in a criminal
mock trial to role play the procedure discussed in the unit.
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Corrections and Crime Prevention
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The learner will be able to perform a survey of the
crime susceptibility of their homes and lifestyles.
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The learner will be able to analyze and evaluate a
variety of proposals to reduce the incidence of crime.
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The learner will be able to explain and analyze the
system of corrections presently employed in the United
States.
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