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High School American Government (Civics) With CLEP Exam Prep
Gina Jude Curriculum--CLEP and AP Specialists
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Are you ready to conquer the world of American Government? Look no further than Gina Jude Curriculum and their dynamic approach to teaching with CLEP exam preparation! Take the CLEP exam confidently or prepare for other higher learning.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate Level
Preparing for the American Government CLEP exam and studying high school civics can provide students with a solid foundation in understanding the inner workings of our government. The keyword to focus on is "separation of powers," which refers to the division of governmental responsibilities among three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. By delving into this concept, students can grasp how each branch serves as a check on the others, ensuring no single entity becomes too...
30 lessons//15 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Background to American Government-What Democracy Means -Theories of Democracy -Historical Background of the Constitution -Philosophical Background of the Constitution -Beginnings of a National Government -Ratification of the Constitution -Alteration of the ConstitutionLesson 2Background to American Government-What Democracy Means -Theories of Democracy -Historical Background of the Constitution -Philosophical Background of the Constitution -Beginnings of a National Government -Ratification of the Constitution -Alteration of the ConstitutionWeek 2Lesson 3Background to American Government-What Democracy Means -Theories of Democracy -Historical Background of the Constitution -Philosophical Background of the Constitution -Beginnings of a National Government -Ratification of the Constitution -Alteration of the ConstitutionLesson 4Background to American Government-What Democracy Means -Theories of Democracy -Historical Background of the Constitution -Philosophical Background of the Constitution -Beginnings of a National Government -Ratification of the Constitution -Alteration of the ConstitutionWeek 3Lesson 5Political Parties & Voting-The Role & Nature of 3rd Parties -The Major 3rd Parties -Dissension between Parties -Campaign Finance -What Party Identity Means -How Candidates Are Selected -Who Votes--And Why -The Electorial CollegeLesson 6Political Parties & Voting-The Role & Nature of 3rd Parties -The Major 3rd Parties -Dissension between Parties -Campaign Finance -What Party Identity Means -How Candidates Are Selected -Who Votes--And Why -The Electorial CollegeWeek 4Lesson 7Political Parties & Voting-The Role & Nature of 3rd Parties -The Major 3rd Parties -Dissension between Parties -Campaign Finance -What Party Identity Means -How Candidates Are Selected -Who Votes--And Why -The Electorial CollegeLesson 8Political Parties & Voting-The Role & Nature of 3rd Parties -The Major 3rd Parties -Dissension between Parties -Campaign Finance -What Party Identity Means -How Candidates Are Selected -Who Votes--And Why -The Electorial CollegeWeek 5Lesson 9Powers & Organization-Congress and the Unwritten Constitution -Stated Powers of Congress -How Legislation Works -Election of the Members of Congress -Apportionment of House Seats -Organization of the House & the Power of Impeachment -Organization of the SenateLesson 10Powers & Organization-Congress and the Unwritten Constitution -Stated Powers of Congress -How Legislation Works -Election of the Members of Congress -Apportionment of House Seats -Organization of the House & the Power of Impeachment -Organization of the SenateWeek 6Lesson 11Powers & Organization-Congress and the Unwritten Constitution -Stated Powers of Congress -How Legislation Works -Election of the Members of Congress -Apportionment of House Seats -Organization of the House & the Power of Impeachment -Organization of the SenateLesson 12Powers & Organization-Congress and the Unwritten Constitution -Stated Powers of Congress -How Legislation Works -Election of the Members of Congress -Apportionment of House Seats -Organization of the House & the Power of Impeachment -Organization of the SenateWeek 7Lesson 13Congress: Rules and Operation-Congressional Rules & Committees -Lobbyists & Discipline -Forms of Discipline -Operation of Congress -Types of Taxes -Collection of Taxes & Payment of Debt -Powers that Congress Does Not HaveLesson 14Congress: Rules and Operation-Congressional Rules & Committees -Lobbyists & Discipline -Forms of Discipline -Operation of Congress -Types of Taxes -Collection of Taxes & Payment of Debt -Powers that Congress Does Not HaveWeek 8Lesson 15The Presidency-Presidential Power & Responsibility -Additional Presidential Powers -The Executive ranch of Government -Responses to Crisis -Presidents & Public Approval -The Vice President's Duties -The First Lady's RoleLesson 16The Presidency-Presidential Power & Responsibility -Additional Presidential Powers -The Executive ranch of Government -Responses to Crisis -Presidents & Public Approval -The Vice President's Duties -The First Lady's RoleWeek 9Lesson 17The Presidency-Presidential Power & Responsibility -Additional Presidential Powers -The Executive ranch of Government -Responses to Crisis -Presidents & Public Approval -The Vice President's Duties -The First Lady's RoleLesson 18The Presidency-Presidential Power & Responsibility -Additional Presidential Powers -The Executive ranch of Government -Responses to Crisis -Presidents & Public Approval -The Vice President's Duties -The First Lady's RoleWeek 10Lesson 19Federal Bureaucracy and the Media-Bureaucracy Defined -What Bureacracies Do -The Politicized Bureaucracy -The Media -The Government & The MediaLesson 20Federal Bureaucracy and the Media-Bureaucracy Defined -What Bureacracies Do -The Politicized Bureaucracy -The Media -The Government & The MediaWeek 11Lesson 21Federal Courts and Civil Liberties-The Supreme Court -Lower Federal Courts -Selection of Federal Judges -The Courts and Controversary -Protection of Civil Liberties -The 2nd Amendment: The Right to Bear Arms -Criminal Rights and Social Order -The War Against TerrorismLesson 22Federal Courts and Civil Liberties-The Supreme Court -Lower Federal Courts -Selection of Federal Judges -The Courts and Controversary -Protection of Civil Liberties -The 2nd Amendment: The Right to Bear Arms -Criminal Rights and Social Order -The War Against TerrorismWeek 12Lesson 23Federal Courts and Civil Liberties-The Supreme Court -Lower Federal Courts -Selection of Federal Judges -The Courts and Controversary -Protection of Civil Liberties -The 2nd Amendment: The Right to Bear Arms -Criminal Rights and Social Order -The War Against TerrorismLesson 24Federal Courts and Civil Liberties-The Supreme Court -Lower Federal Courts -Selection of Federal Judges -The Courts and Controversary -Protection of Civil Liberties -The 2nd Amendment: The Right to Bear Arms -Criminal Rights and Social Order -The War Against TerrorismWeek 13Lesson 25The States: Civil Rights and Federalism-What Federalism Means -The Women's Movement -What Cooperative Federalism Means -Immigration -The New FederalismLesson 26The States: Civil Rights and Federalism-What Federalism Means -The Women's Movement -What Cooperative Federalism Means -Immigration -The New FederalismWeek 14Lesson 27The States: Civil Rights and Federalism-What Federalism Means -The Women's Movement -What Cooperative Federalism Means -Immigration -The New FederalismLesson 28The States: Civil Rights and Federalism-What Federalism Means -The Women's Movement -What Cooperative Federalism Means -Immigration -The New FederalismWeek 15Lesson 29Public Opinion and Political Socialization-Public Opinion -Political Socialization -Factors Related to Political Opinions -An Election About TrustLesson 30Public Opinion and Political Socialization-Public Opinion -Political Socialization -Factors Related to Political Opinions -An Election About Trust
Gina Jude Curriculum is a certified teacher-tutoring and online teaching service. We offer online courses for homeschool students in a variety of subjects, including math, science, English, history, and more. We also provide tutoring services for students who are struggling in a particular subject. Our mission is to provide quality education to all students, regardless of their learning style or ability. We believe that every student has the potential to succeed when given the proper tools and support. The teacher for this class has a degree from Louisiana State University with minors in history and political science. The teacher also has a paralegal certificate and a real estate license.
Homework Offered
Homework is assigned weekly and is graded for completeness.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Assessment will be formal and informal. They are designed provide practice for students to succeed in future higher level American Government courses.Grades Offered
Homework, labs, and tests will be graded to allow students and parents to judge progress and readiness for future learning.
This course can be adjusted to accommodate any special learning needs of the student.
This course is geared to teaching students about the American government. Any discussion of political parties will be neutral and no opinions will be discussed.
--Magna Carta --National Geographic Maps --Library of Congress Resources --World History: Patterns of Interactions by McDougal Littell --Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People --The 1619 Project--https://pulitzercenter.org/lesson-plan-grouping/1619-project-curriculum --Teaching Tolerance--https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/teaching-tolerance/ --Howard Zinn--"A People's History of the United States" --PBS (Public Broadcasting Service, funded by U.S. government) Image, “Triangular” Trade --Ronald Takaki, A Different Mirror for Young People: A History of Multicultural America --Technology in America--Eli Whitney --Woodrow Wilson, Fourteen Points Address to Congress, January 8, 1918 --Henry Cabot Lodge, Opposition to the Treaty of Versailles, August 12, 1919 --World War I Propaganda Posters --Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s speech December 8, 1941 (“A Date Which Will Live in Infamy”) --"Iron Curtain Speech", by Winston Churchill, March 5, 1946 World Religion Sources -- PBS Learning Media: World Religions -- History.com --Myrtle Langely, DK Eyewitness Religion --Carla Mooney, Comparative Religion: Investigate the World Through Religious Tradition --Major Texts of Several Religions--The Qur'an, The Veda, The Torah, and The Bible.
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NOTE: As of March 13, 2024 Fall Classes can be scheduled at the times you want them so if you see a class at a time that doesn't work for you, please contact us and we can reschedule that class. Once classes start filling up in the summer times...
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$34
weekly or $500 for 30 classes2x per week, 15 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
1-6 learners per class
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