America and Arizona
Government for Elementary
Teachers
Presentation 20: Course Conclusion
Course Outline
1 – Role of State
2 – State Power
3 - Formation of the American Idea
4 - Revolutionary Origins
5 – The Constitution
6 – Federalism
7 – Legislature
8 – Presidency
9 – Courts
10 – Bureaucracy
11 - AZ Statehood and Constitution
12 – AZ Legislature and Courts
13 - AZ Executive Branch
14 – AZ Local Government and Direct
Democracy
15 – Civil Rights and Liberties
16 – Public Opinion and Socialization
17 – Interest Groups and Parties
18 - Voting and Participation
19 - Social Movements and Public
Policy
20 - Conclusion
AEPA Connection
Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments (AEPA™)
FIELD 06: POLITICAL SCIENCE/AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
TEST OBJECTIVES
Subarea
Range of
Objectives
Approximate
Test
Proportions
I. Concepts and Skills
1–4
21%
II. Political Thought, Comparative Government,
and International Relations
5–8
21%
III. United States and Arizona Government 9–19
58%
AEPA Objectives Covered in Course
0001 Understand political science terms, concepts, and theories
0005 Understand the history of political thought through the modern era.
0006 Understand various governmental systems.
0008 Understand U.S. foreign policy.
0009 Understand the historical development of government in the United States.
0010 Understand the United States Constitution.
0011 Understand the structure, organization, and operation of the federal
government.
0012 Understand the relationship of government to the United States economic
system.
0013 Understand the development of political parties in the United States.
0014 Understand the election process in the United States.
0015 Understand the role of political culture, public opinion, and the media in
United
States politics.
0016 Understand state and local government in the United States.
0017 Understand the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship.
0018 Understand basic features of democratic government in the United States.
0019 Understand state government and government of American Indian nations in
Arizona.
AZ Social Studies Standard,
Strand 3: Civics/Government
Concept 1: Foundations of Government
The United States democracy is based on principles and ideals that
are embodied by symbols, people, and documents.
Concept 2: Structure of Government
The United States structure of government is characterized by the
separation and balance of powers.
Concept 3: Functions of Government
Laws and policies are developed to govern, protect, and promote
the well-being of the people.
Concept 4: Rights, Responsibilities, and Roles of Citizenship
The rights, responsibilities and practices of United States citizenship
are founded in the Constitution and the nation’s history.
Concept 5: Government Systems of the World
Different governmental systems exist throughout the world. The
United States influences and is influenced by global interactions
Engaged Citizenship
This Presentation
This presentation is
courtesy of Brian Dille,
Professor of Political
Science at Mesa
Community College.