Course

Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment

you contrast Wisconsin state government with local government regarding roles and functions of government

you contrast Wisconsin state government with local government regarding composition

you contrast Wisconsin state government with the federal government and local government regarding roles

you contrast Wisconsin state government with the federal government regarding the constitutional amending process

Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment

you explain the basic features of U.S. constitutional government

you differentiate the 3 branches of government, their composition, and their duties

you explain the democratic principles of the Constitution

you explain how the U. S. Constitution can be amended

you identify how each branch has a check on another branch

you identify how each member of each branch acquires their position

you identify why each branch has the powers it derived from the constitution

Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment

you explain the role of the consumer and the government in the U.S. economy

you identify sources of revenue for federal, state, and local government

you identify services provided by federal, state, and local government

you explain at least two advantages and disadvantages of international trade

you explain the role of the Federal Reserve System

Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment

you include various forms of citizen actions

you include forms of citizen actions of which you approve and disapprove

you include information on how to engage in one type of citizen action

you identify the significant force that the media, interest groups (PACs), political parties and social movements have on the American political process

you identify issues that the Democratic and Republican Parties generally support

you explain the role of third/minor parties in U.S. politics

you identify at least 5 ways to participate in the political process

you assess your level of participation in the political process

Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment

you identify the things a person must do or have to be qualified in for naturalization

you indicate important historical points that relate to citizens' rights and responsibilities

you identify individual basic responsibilities and basic rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution

you identify individual rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments

you explain major Supreme Court decisions and relate them to the Bill of Rights