Government+and+Civics

Study Guide for the Unit Test

Government quiz

__**Governance and Civics**__ Governance establishes structures of power and authority in order to provide order and stability. Civic efficacy requires understanding rights and responsibilities, ethical behavior, and the role of citizens within their community, nation, and world. 5.4.01 Discuss the structure and purposes of governance. TSW view the two video clips to gain knowledge of the amendments studied in 5th grade. media type="file" key="the first amendment" width="300" height="300" media type="file" key="reconstruction amendments" width="300" height="300" videos........ The first amendment, the reconstruction amendments 5.4.02 Describe the Constitution of the United States and the Tennessee State Constitution in principle and practice. 5.4.03 Understand the rights, responsibilities, and privileges of citizens living in a democratic republic. The following three videos are used to explain the rights, responsibilities and privileges of being a good citizen media type="file" key="the informed voter" width="284" height="284" media type="file" key="council meetings" width="278" height="278" media type="file" key="trial procedure and Jury duty" width="274" height="274" The informed voter Council Meetings, Trial procedure, and Jury Duty
 * Content Standard:** 4.0
 * Learning Expectations:**
 * 4.01 Discuss the structure and purposes of governance.
 * 4.02 Describe the Constitution of the United States and the Tennessee State Constitution in principle and practice.
 * 4.03 Understand the rights, responsibilities, and privileges of citizens living in a democratic republic.
 * 4.04 Recognize how Americans incorporate the principles of the Constitution into their lives.
 * 4.05 Understand the relationship between local, state, and national government.
 * Accomplishments**
 * 1) Describe important individual rights including freedom of religion, speech, and press and the rights to assemble and petition the government.
 * 1) Describe important due process rights including trial by jury and the right to an attorney.
 * 2) Identify and compare leadership qualities of national leaders, past and present.
 * 3) Recognize that a variety of formal and informal actors influence and shape public policy.
 * 1) Explain the purposes of the United States Constitution as identified in the Preamble to the Constitution.
 * 2) Identify the reasons for and describe the systems of checks and balances outlined in the United States Constitution.
 * 3) Summarize the reasons for the creation of the Bill of Rights.
 * 4) Summarize selected amendments to the Constitution such as those extending voting rights of United States citizens.
 * 5) Analyze the post- Civil War amendments to the United States Constitution.
 * 1) Identify examples of rights and responsibilities of citizens.
 * 2) Examine the influence of public opinion on personal decision-making and government policy on public issues.
 * 3) Explain how public policies and citizen behaviors may or may not reflect the stated ideals of a democratic republican form of government.
 * 4) Explain how to contact elected and appointed leaders in state and local governments.
 * 5) Identify key ideals of the United States' democratic republican form of government such as individual human dignity, liberty, justice, equality, and the rule of law, and discuss their application in specific situations.

TSW complete worksheet quiz after viewing the video clips to assess knowledge of citizenship.

5.4.04 Recognize how Americans incorporate the principles of the Constitution into their lives. 5.4.05 Understand the relationship between local, state, and national government. As documented through state assessment - //**at Level 1, the student is able to**// TSW use website to develop background knowledge http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/government/ TSW use kidpiration template to categorize federal branches of government responsibilities. TSW use study island social studies module on branches of government to review and assess knowledge //**at Level 2, the student is able to**// TSW use study island social studies module on amendments to review and assess knowledge TN constitution TSW create Venn Diagram with the two constitutions //**at Level 3, the student is able to**// TSW use website to extend background knowledge http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution.html As documented through teacher observation - //**at Level 1, the student is able to**// //**at Level 2, the student is able to**// Class simulation activity http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlresources/units/Byrnes-S2000/Ashcroft%20&%20Pettit/lesson%20plan.html TSW use website for steps in the process module http://www.michigan.gov/mikids/0,1607,7-163-15942_20095---,00.html //**at Level 3, the student is able to**//
 * 1) Recognize and interpret how the "common good" can be strengthened through various forms of citizen action.
 * 2) Use knowledge of facts and concepts drawn from history, along with elements of historical inquiry to inform decision making about and action taking on public issues.
 * 3) Explain selected patriotic symbols and landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, the White House, and political symbols such as the donkey and the elephant
 * 1) Describe how public policies are used to address issues of public concern.
 * 2) Distinguish between national and state governments and compare their responsibilities in the United States federal system. [[file:government dominoes.doc]]
 * 3) Explain how individuals can participate in civic affairs and political parties at the national level.
 * 4) Identify leaders in the national governments, including the president and selected members of Congress, and their political parties and describe how they are elected. [[file:people in government.ppt]]
 * Performance Indicators State:**
 * 5.4.spi.1 distinguish between the local, state, and federal levels of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the American government.
 * 5.4.spi.2. select examples using illustrations of First Amendment freedoms (i.e., speech, assembly, and religion). [[file:firstamendmentpictures.ppt]]
 * 5.4.spi.3. recognize the rights established by the 13th, 14th, 15th and 19h amendments. [[file:amendments.ppt]]
 * 5.4.spi.4. recognize the differences between the Tennessee State Constitution and the United States Constitution.
 * 5.4.spi.5. differentiate among the purposes stated in the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
 * Performance Indicators Teacher:**
 * 5.4.tpi.1 give an example of a conflict and solution between common good and individual rights.
 * 5.4.tpi.2. identify differences between individual rights and responsibilities of American citizenship.
 * 5.4.tpi.3. discuss how America's leaders come to reach thoughtful decisions by identifying goals, exploring actions, and recognizing consequences.
 * 5.4.tpi.4. describe how the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights are the foundation documents of the government(s) of the United States.
 * 5.4.tpi.5. distinguish between people put in positions of power as elected or appointed.
 * 5.4.tpi.6. list rights and responsibilities of citizens at the local, state, and national level.
 * 5.4.tpi.7. explain the role of voting in the democratic process and how this has changed the post Civil War Era.
 * 5.4.tpi.8. practice the voting process by participating in a class or school election.
 * 5.4.tpi.9. create a proposal and trace the steps of making it into law.
 * 5.4.tpi.10. organize a letter writing campaign to elected officials to champion a needed cause;
 * 5.4.tpi.11. explain the rights of minorities in the democratic process and the right to dissent.
 * 5.4.tpi.12. research and evaluate selected court cases of the 20th century to illustrate due process.

Video clips downloaded from powermedia plus for instructional purposes

This Is Your Government: What Does It Mean to Be a Good Citizen?. CLEARVUE & SVE (1999). Retrieved September 6, 2009, from PowerMediaPlus.com: http://www.powermediaplus.com

Just the Facts: The Constitution: The Bill of Rights & Constitutional Amendments. Goldhil (1999). Retrieved September 6, 2009, from PowerMediaPlus.com: http://www.powermediaplus.com