Unit Overview -What Will I Learn?

This unit examines the various systems of government and develops student knowledge of the political philosophies that shaped the development of the United States constitutional government.

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SSCG1: Compare and contrast various systems of government.

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  • Beliefs and Ideals: The student will understand that the beliefs and ideals of a society influence the social, political, and economic decisions of that
    society.
  • Conflict and Change: The student will understand that when there is conflict between or within societies, change is the result.
  • Conflict Resolution: The student will understand that societies resolve conflicts through legal procedures, force, and/or compromise.
  • Culture: The student will understand that the culture of a society is the product of the religion, beliefs, customs, traditions, and government of
    that society.
  • Distribution of Power: The student will understand that distribution of power in government is a product of existing laws and documents combined
    with contemporary values and beliefs.
  • Governance: The student will understand that as a society increases in complexity and interacts with other societies, the complexity of
    government also increases.
  • Individuals, Groups, and Institutions: The student will understand that the actions of individuals, groups, and/or institutions affect society through
    intended and unintended consequences.
  • Location: The student will understand that location affects a society’s economy, culture, and development.
  • Rule of Law: The student will understand that in a democracy, rule of law influences the behavior of citizens, establishes procedures for making
    policies, and limits the power of government.
  • Time, Change, and Continuity: The student will understand that while change occurs over time, there is continuity to the basic structure of that
    society.

Your learning journey in this unit includes:

  • A View Into the Systems and Types of Government Activity
  • Discussion: Power to the People, Maybe?
  • Reflection: Living in a Democracy

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