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UNIT ONE: CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLES

UNIT ONE: CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLES. A: INTRODUCTION. Americans have a love/hate relationship with their government. Many see government as a necessary evil. Many do not want to pay higher taxes but also do not want any of their benefits or government programs they benefit from to be cut.

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An economist is a trained professional paid to guess wrong about the economy.

Fiscal Policy. An economist is a trained professional paid to guess wrong about the economy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyePCRkq620&feature=player_embedded#!. The Role of Government. Current Economics Texts 1) Correct Externalities 2) Provide a legal system 3) Promote competition

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Unit 3: A New Nation

Unit 3: A New Nation. Goals of this Unit:. To understand that the American Revolution was not a radical transformation like the French or Russian revolutions, but did produce political innovations and some social change in the direction of greater equality and democracy over time.

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The Constitution

The Constitution. Chapter 3. The Six Basic Principles. What are the important elements of the Constitution? What are the six basic principles of the Constitution?. The Constitution. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. Constitution.

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The Early Years

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ST&NS -Opening Thoughts

ST&NS -Opening Thoughts Science, Technology & National Security Early considerations: Historical definitions of national security* Scientists and the politics of national security -historical considerations Federal agencies, scientists, and national security

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The US Constitution

The US Constitution . Chapter 8. Goals of the Preamble. To form a more perfect Union Framers wanted a unified nation E Pluribus Unum To establish justice Unified legal system applied fairly to all . Goals of the Preamble. To insure domestic tranquility Peace and order at home

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Introduction to Government

Introduction to Government. Goals of Government. How large or small should government be? How much should government regulate our lives? Does government have a responsibility to provide a safety net for the poor? Should government attempt to regulate the economy?. What is a Government?.

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Legal Ethics for Oral Arguments

Legal Ethics for Oral Arguments. Secrecy: lawyers may not divulge or in any way hint at the actual historical outcome of the case at bar; others may not investigate the case; if you inadvertently come across some citation or reference to the case, forget you saw it.

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Reading Across the Curriculum

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2/1. Self-Evident Truths

2/1. Self-Evident Truths. Then and Now. Founding Documents. In a constitutional republic, these documents reflect the values and principles of the people. What is the difference between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States?. Vocabulary. Bicameral

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The Complete Sentence

The Complete Sentence. The base of your writing!. Parts of a complete sentence. Subject = what the sentence is about. Predicate = what the subject does or is. Contains the verb. Complete thought = complete thought! Punctuation = capital letter at start; punctuation at end.

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The United States Government: Our Democracy at work

The United States Government: Our Democracy at work. What do you already know about how the US Government was formed?. Our government is based on a Constitution. What is a constitution? Why is understanding our constitution important? What is the preamble?

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On December 8, 2004 President George W. Bush signed the "Constitution Day" Celebration bill into law

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Unit 1: Foundations of American Government

Unit 1: Foundations of American Government. Mr. Richter. Section 1.1. Government and the State. Objectives. Understand how public policy affects our lives Identify the three main forms of governmental power Explain the difference between democracy and a dictatorship. What is government?.

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State Government

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