AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUBJECT/COURSE: U.S. Government
IPG: Second Six Weeks
GRADE LEVEL: 12
MAJOR CONCEPT #1: Government
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government is structured according to function and representation.
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Why is it necessary for a government to have structure?
In what ways do the three branches of government reflect different functions and
representation?
How do the limits in the Constitution shape the structure of the United States government?
MAJOR CONCEPT #2: Power
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Guiding
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Power in government is both expressed and implied.
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Why are powers expressed in a government?
How is power implied in a government?
How do checks and balances affect the use of power in a country’s government?
MAJOR CONCEPT #3: Leadership
Overarching
Governmental leadership affects how public policy is decided.
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Why does bureaucracy play a vital role in determining public policy?
How does representative government in affect public policy?
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