Your Mission: You have just graduated from college and want to make a difference in your country. You have always been passionate about helping the citizens of the United States. Your mission shall you choose it is to climb the ranks of a political career. Your ultimate goal is to become president of the United States. In order to be successful in a career in politics you must be knowledgeable about the the organization of the United States government, important documents of the United States Government, and rights and responsibilities of citizens. Can you pass all levels to be elected as the next President of the United States?
After Gaming through Government you will be able to...
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1. explain how ideas of various governments influenced the development of the US government (Roman, Greek, Iroquois, and British).
2. summarize the organizational structures and powers of the US government (legislative, judicial, and executive branches of government)
3. analyze historic documents that shaped the foundation of the US government.
4. analyze the rights and responsibilities of US citizens in relation to the concept of “common good” according to the US Constitution (Bill of Rights).
5. exemplify ways in which the rights, responsibilities, and privileges of citizens are protected under the US Constitution.
6. explain why civic participation is important in the US.
1. explain how ideas of various governments influenced the development of the US government (Roman, Greek, Iroquois, and British).
2. summarize the organizational structures and powers of the US government (legislative, judicial, and executive branches of government)
3. analyze historic documents that shaped the foundation of the US government.
4. analyze the rights and responsibilities of US citizens in relation to the concept of “common good” according to the US Constitution (Bill of Rights).
5. exemplify ways in which the rights, responsibilities, and privileges of citizens are protected under the US Constitution.
6. explain why civic participation is important in the US.
Vocabulary Words
Government, Articles of Confederation, Federalist Papers, democracy, federalism, Political freedom, Popular sovereignty, Legislative branch, Judicial, branch, Executive branch, Checks and balances, common good, Constitution, Bill of Rights, rights and responsibilities, Equal rights, common good, political freedom, popular sovereignty, rule of law, civic participation