American Government, 3rd ed. Lesson Plan Overview



American Government, 3rd Ed.Lesson Plan OverviewDay(s)TopicPage(s)Support MaterialsBible IntegrationChapter 1: The Only Sure Foundation1The Necessity of Government3–5Activity 1: An Election Sermon by Abraham Williams, 1762The Nature of God and His WorldThe TrinityThe FallHuman depravityGovernment and the Millennium2The Obligations of Government6–7Activity 2: A Lesson from LiteratureRewarding righteousness, punishing unrighteousness, and protecting rights3The Obligations of the Governed7–10Activity 5: Do You Remember?Christian dutiesThe Christian and patriotism 4Chapter 1 ReviewChapter Review5Chapter 1 TestChapter 2: Forms of Government6Types of Government13–18Activity 1: Systems of GovernmentMonarchyDictatorshipAnarchy7American Government;A Brief History of Democracy18–19;19–25Separation of Powers/Activity 2: The Rise of Hellenic Tyranny8Characteristics of Democracy; Conditions for Democracy25–30;30–32Activity 4: Walter Williams: Democracy and Majority Rule/Activity 5: Chapter ReviewCompromiseIndividual worthCaring for the poorMoral responsibility9Chapter 2 ReviewChapter Review10Chapter 2 TestChapter 3: Christianity, the Church, and Government11Christianity and Government in History; The Bible, the Church, and Pluralism35–37;37–44Activity 1: The Edict of Milan/Activity 2: Jefferson and the “Wall of Separation”Christianity and government in historyThe Bible, the church, and pluralismChurch and stateChristian reasoning in the Public squareAddressing the Problem of Pluralism12Chapter 3 ReviewChapter Review13Chapter 3 TestChapter 4: Constitutional Beginnings14Confederation Crises49–58Activity 2: The Role of States in the Founding EraNatural lawDeism15Constitutional Convention59–64Activity 3: The Constitution and Limited GovernmentCompromise16Ratification Controversy64–70Activity 4: Patrick Henry, Anti-Federalist17Chapter 4 ReviewChapter Review18Chapter 4 TestChapter 5: The Constitutional Cornerstone19Practical Characteristics73–78Activity 1: The Essential Question in Any Political DebateRealistic view of human nature20Foundational Principles78–84Activity 4: “The General Welfare”21–25The United States Constitution85–108Activity 5: Chapter Review26Chapter 5 ReviewChapter Review27Chapter 5 TestChapter 6: Federalism28The Partitions of Power; Developments in Federalism111–14;114–18Activity 1: The Meaning of Federalism; Activity 2: Federalism’s Development29Financing Federalism; The Problems of Federalism118–20;121–24Activity 3: Revenue Sharing; Activity 4: Chapter Review30Chapter 6 ReviewChapter Review31Chapter 6 TestChapter 7: State and Local Government32State Governments127–33Activity 1: When There Is No Government33Local Governments133–38Activity 3: Leviathan: The Growth of Local Government and the Erosion of Liberty34State and Local Political Organization; Interstate and Intergovernmental Relationships138–44; 144–48Voters’ Guide; Activity 4: Chapter Review35Chapter 7 ReviewChapter Review36Chapter 7 TestChapter 8: The Structure of Congress37–38Constitutional Framework153–63Activity 1: A Senate Page’s Perspective39Legislative Workings163–70Activity 2: Your Representative’s and Senators’ Committee Assignments40Chapter 8 ReviewChapter Review41Chapter 8 TestChapter 9: The Powers of Congress42Enumerated Powers—Article 1, Section 8173–82Activity 1: Destructive Dependence: Growing Reliance on GovernmentScriptural teaching on immigrants and immigration43Implied and Nonlegislative Powers182–85Congressional Investigation44Denied Powers; Congressional Criticism185; 185–88C-SPAN; Activity 4: Chapter ReviewStandard to evaluate leaders byLeaders as reflections of the general state of society45Chapter 9 ReviewChapter Review46Chapter 9 TestChapter 10: The Road to the White House47Presidential Qualities; Nomination193–94; 194–203Activity 1: Presidential Qualifications and Qualities; Activity 2: A Brokered Convention: The Democratic National Convention, 1924Whom do we vote for?—Wisdom in voting48Election203–8Activity 3: The Disputed Election of 1876Responsibility and a civil right49Inauguration209–12Activity 5: Chapter Review50Chapter 10 ReviewChapter Review51Chapter 10 TestChapter 11: America’s Highest Office52Presidential Powers215–27Activity 2: The Proper Attitude Toward the Powers of the Presidency53Executive Organization227–30Activity 3: John Nance Garner on the Vice Presidency54Pitfalls and Greatness231–32True GreatnessResponsibilities of Christians in 1 Timothy 2:1–2Qualification for true greatness in Matthew 20:26–2755Chapter 11 ReviewChapter Review56Chapter 11 TestChapter 12: The Federal Bureaucracy57Bureaucratic Development235–39Activity 1: Bureaucracy Can’t Be Run Like a BusinessDelegation and bureaucracy in Exodus 1858Bureaucratic Structure239–50Activity 2: The CabinetNeed for regulationBiblical purpose for government59Bureaucratic Realities251–56Activity 3: Chapter ReviewObscure bureaucratic language and Solomon’s language in Proverbs60Chapter 12 ReviewChapter Review61Chapter 12 TestChapter 13: Foreign Policy62Foreign-Policy Goals; Changing Foreign Policy259–61; 262–65Activity 1: U.S. Foreign Policy Goal Achievement; Activity 2: Foreign Policy DevelopmentSearch for lasting peace63Policymakers266–72Making Enemies64Policy Methods; Challenges Abroad272–77; 278–82Intelligence and International Relations; Activity 3: Global Interventionism and the Erosion of Domestic LibertyMilitary action—a purpose for governmentCause of warsThe biblical response to fear and uncertaintyCultural relativity—the Bible as the only standard for judging culture65Chapter 13 ReviewChapter Review66Chapter 13 TestChapter 14: The Judiciary67Sources of American Law287–91Activity 1: The Principles of Blackstone’s CommentariesThe scriptural foundation of American lawNatural law, revealed law, and common law 68Structure of the Courts291–97Recent Decisions69Selection of Judges; Constitutional and Legal Change298–301; 301–4Activity 3: Criteria for Supreme Court Justices; Activity 4: The Originalist Perspective70Chapter 14 ReviewChapter Review71Chapter 14 TestChapter 15: Civil Rights and Responsibilities72Civil Liberties307–12Activity 1: Separation of Church and StateCivil disobedience and the Bible73Civil Rights; Civil Responsibilities312–19; 319–20Activity 2: Abuse of Power: How Government Misuses Eminent Domain; Activity 3: The Duties of CitizenshipWhat does the Bible say about capital punishment?Calling evil goodSpiritual freedom from sin74Chapter 15 ReviewChapter Review75Chapter 15 TestChapter 16: The Party System76Parties and Their Function; The Two-Party System325–27; 327–36Activity 1: Party Functions; Activity 2: Voter Turnout in Presidential Elections77Third Parties; Party Organization336–39; 339–43Activity 4: Third Parties in American Politics; Special Speaker: Precinct Officer, County or State Delegate, or Party Official78Party Decline343–46Activity 5: Chapter Review79Chapter 16 ReviewChapter Review80Chapter 16 TestChapter 17: Campaigns and Elections81Candidate Nomination; The Campaign Trail349–52; 352–55Activity 1: Becoming a Candidate; Activity 2: The Role of New Media in Political Campaigning82Elections and Voting356–60Activity 3: State Election Laws83Campaign Finance361–66Activity 5: Chapter Review1 Timothy 2:1–2 and Christian responsibilities84Chapter 17 ReviewChapter Review85Chapter 17 TestChapter 18: Public Policy and Politics86Government and the Public; Public Policy369–70; 370–72Current Issues Bulletin Board; Activity 1: Today’s OpinionsGovernment’s God-given functions and boundaries87Public Opinion; Interest Groups372–78; 378–83Activity 2: Opinions About Public Opinions; Activity 3: Lobby LetterOrigins of and influences on opinionPublic opinion and John 12:42–43Christian participation in interest groups88Mass Media; Conclusion383–92; 392Activity 4: Mass Media Cartoon; Activity 5: Public Policy ReviewThe Christian and propaganda89Chapter 18 ReviewChapter Review90Chapter 18 Test ................
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