US Government Curriculum

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Lesson 1: Predecessors of American Government
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Lesson 2: Colonial Governments
- Lesson 2: Main Lecture (Audio)
- Lesson 2: Class Notes
- Lesson 2: Political Thinkers (Audio)
- Lesson 2: Writing Prompt
- Lesson 2: Supreme Court Case
- Lesson 2: Study Guide
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Lesson 3: The Articles of Confederation
- Lesson 3: Main Lecture (Audio)
- Lesson 3: Class Notes
- Lesson 3: Political Thinkers (Audio)
- Lesson 3: Writing Prompt
- Lesson 3: Supreme Court Case
- Lesson 3: Study Guide
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Lesson 4: The Constitutional Convention
- Lesson 4: Main Lecture (Audio)
- Lesson 4: Class Notes
- Lesson 4: Political Thinkers (Audio)
- Lesson4: Writing Prompt
- Lesson 4: Supreme Court Case
- Lesson 4: Study Guide
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Lesson 5: The Constitution of the United States
- Lesson: Main Lecture (Audio)
- Lesson 5: Class Notes
- Lesson 5: Political Thinkers (Audio)
- Lesson 5: Writing Prompt
- Lesson 5: Supreme Court Case
- Lesson 5: Study Guide
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Lesson 6: The Bill of Rights
- Lesson 6: Main Lecture (Audio)
- Lesson 6: Class Notes
- Lesson 6: Political Thinkers (Audio)
- Lesson 6: Writing Prompt
- Lesson 6: Supreme Court Case
- Lesson 6: Study Guide
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Lesson 7: Constitutional Amendments
- Lesson 7: Main Lecture (Audio)
- Lesson 7: Class Notes
- Lesson 7: Political Thinkers (Audio)
- Lesson 7: Writing Prompt
- Lesson 7: Supreme Court Case
- Lesson 7: Study Guide
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Lesson 8: The Legislature
- Lesson 8: Main Lecture (Audio)
- Lesson 8: Class Notes
- Lesson 8: Political Thinkers (Audio)
- Lesson 8: Writing Prompt
- Lesson 8: Supreme Court Case
- Lesson 8: Study Guide
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Lesson 9: The House of Representatives
- Lesson 9: Main Lecture (Audio)
- Lesson 9: Class Notes
- Lesson 9: Political Thinkers (Audio)
- Lesson 9: Writing Prompt
- Lesson 9: Supreme Court Case
- Lesson 9: Study Guide
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Midterm Exam
- Midterm Exam
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Lesson 10: The Senate
- Lesson 10: Main Lecture (Audio)
- Lesson 10: Class Notes
- Lesson 10: Political Thinkers (Audio)
- Lesson 10: Writing Prompt
- Lesson 10: Supreme Court Case
- Lesson 10: Study Guide
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Lesson 11: The Executive Branch
- Lesson 11: Main Lecture (Audio)
- Lesson 11: Class Notes
- Lesson 11: Political Thinkers (Audio)
- Lesson 11: Writing Prompt
- Lesson 11: Supreme Court Case
- Lesson 11: Study Guide
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Lesson 12: The Cabinet and Departments
- Lesson 12: Main Lecture (Audio)
- Lesson 12: Class Notes
- Lesson 12: Political Thinkers (Audio)
- Lesson 12: Writing Prompt
- Lesson 12: Supreme Court Case
- Lesson 12: Study Guide
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Lesson 13: The Judicial Branch
- Lesson 13: Main Lecture (Audio)
- Lesson 13: Class Notes
- Lesson 13: Political Thinkers (Audio)
- Lesson 13: Writing Prompt
- Lesson 13: Supreme Court Case
- Lesson 13: Study Guide
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Lesson 14: State and Local Government
- Lesson 14: Main Lecture (Audio)
- Lesson 14: Class Notes
- Lesson 14: Political Thinkers (Audio)
- Lesson 14: Writing Prompt
- Lesson 14: Supreme Court Case
- Lesson 14: Study Guide
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Lesson 15: Alaska’s Constitution
- Lesson 15: Main Lecture (Audio)
- Lesson 15: Class Notes
- Lesson 15: Political Thinkers (Audio)
- Lesson 15: Writing Prompt
- Lesson 15: Supreme Court Case
- Lesson 15: Study Guide
- State Government Questionnaire
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Lesson 16: Political Parties
- Lesson 16: Main Lecture (Audio)
- Lesson 16: Class Notes
- Lesson 16: Political Thinkers (Audio)
- Lesson 16: Writing Prompt
- Lesson 16: Supreme Court Case
- Lesson 16: Study Guide
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Lesson 17: Elections
- Lesson 17: Main Lecture (Audio)
- Lesson 17: Class Notes
- Lesson 17: Political Thinkers (Audio)
- Lesson 17: Writing Prompt
- Lesson 17: Supreme Court Case
- Lesson 17: Study Guide
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Lesson 18: Shaping Policy
- Lesson 18: Main Lecture (Audio)
- Lesson 18: Class Notes
- Lesson 18: Political Thinkers (Audio)
- Lesson 18: Writing Prompt
- Lesson 18: Supreme Court Case
- Lesson 18: Study Guide
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Final Exam
- Final Exam
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Additional Information
- Parent/Teacher Guide
- Suggested Grading Rubric

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