Periods 1A and 2A
Constitutional Underpinnings of American Government
Unit 1 Overview Sheet
Thursday
Jan. 21
Tuesday
Jan. 26
No Reading Check
HL: Read Ch 1
No Reading Check
HL: Read Ch 2, pp. 26-47
Wednesday
Feb. 3
Friday
Feb. 5
Thursday
Jan. 28
Monday
Feb 1
Reading Check Ch 2, pp. 26-47
HL: Read Ch 2, pp. 48-63
Reading Check Ch 2, pp. 48-63
HL: Read Ch 3, pp. 64-75
Tuesday
Feb. 9
Important Dates:
Curriculum Guides & Contracts due on Jan. 28
Checks & Balances Quiz on Friday, Feb. 5
Study Guide due on Tuesday, Feb. 9
Unit 1 Exam on Tuesday, Feb. 9
Reading Check Ch 3, pp. 64-75
HL: Read Ch 3, pp. 76-93
Reading Check Ch 3, pp. 76-93
Three Branches Quiz
HL: Complete Unit 1 Study Guide
Unit 1 Exam
HL: Read Ch 6, pp. 172-192
Tutoring/Make-Ups starting at 7:40 AM in Rm.
118 on:
Tuesday, 1/26
Tuesday, 2/2
Tuesday, 2/9
AP GOVERNMENT CURRICULUM
COLLEGE BOARD
Constitutional Underpinnings of United States Government
A. Considerations that influenced the formulation and adoption of the
Constitution
B. Separation of Powers
C. Federalism
D. Theories of Democratic Government
NEXT GENERATION SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS
SOC.9-12.SS.912.C.1 - [Standard] - Demonstrate an understanding of the origins and purposes of government, law, and the
American political system.
SOC.9-12.SS.912.C.1.1 - [Benchmark] - Evaluate, take, and defend positions on the founding ideals and principles in
American Constitutional government.
SOC.9-12.SS.912.C.1.2 - [Benchmark] - Explain how the Declaration of Independence reflected the political principles of
popular sovereignty, social contract, natural rights, and individual rights.
SOC.9-12.SS.912.C.1.3 - [Benchmark] - Evaluate the ideals and principles of the founding documents (Declaration of
Independence, Articles of Confederation, Federalist Papers) that shaped American Democracy.
SOC.9-12.SS.912.C.1.4 - [Benchmark] - Analyze and categorize the diverse viewpoints presented by the Federalists and the
Anti-Federalists concerning ratification of the Constitution and inclusion of a bill of rights.
SOC.9-12.SS.912.C.1.5 - [Benchmark] - Evaluate how the Constitution and its amendments reflect the political principles of
rule of law, checks and balances, separation of powers, republicanism, democracy, and federalism.
SOC.9-12.SS.912.C.3 - [Standard] - Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, functions, and organization of
government.
SOC.9-12.SS.912.C.3.7 - [Benchmark] - Describe the role of judicial review in American constitutional government.
SOC.9-12.SS.912.C.3.14 - [Benchmark] - Examine constitutional powers (expressed, implied, concurrent, reserved).
SOC.9-12.SS.912.C.3.15 - [Benchmark] - Examine how power and responsibility are distributed, shared, and limited by the
Constitution.