Category Archives: Government – Unit 1 – Purpose of Government

Government – The 6 Purposes of Government Mini-Project

Follow the instructions below to complete both the individual and group portions of this mini-project. Individual Research: 6 purposes of gov project individual research Group mini-project: 6 purposes of gov project group work  

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Government – John Locke’s Second Treaty on Government

Using our notes and the discussion we had as well as your book answer the following questions… Read the passage from Locke’s Second essay on page 11 in your textbook. Answer questions #1-4. Locke’s premise that governments are entered into … Continue reading

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Government – The Beginnings of Government

Attached is a handout covering important information discussed in the first unit of this class. The Beginnings of Government handout

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Government – The Enlightenment & The Purpose of Government

Read the pages attached below highlighting the impact the Enlightenment had on the way people think about government.  These documents will discuss some of the great political philosophers of the Enlightenment period and their views on the purpose of government.  … Continue reading

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Government – UNIT 1 Notes – The Purpose of Government

Click on the link below to access the first section of the notes for our first unit of the year. Gov Unit 1, ST 1 Notes

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Government – Why Study Government & Politics?

Use articles below to answer the following… After watching the intro video and reviewing the brief information provided, list 5 reasons (total) for why we should study government and politics.  Choose the concepts that resonate the most with you and … Continue reading

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Government – 5 Concepts of Democracy Website

Attached are instructions for the 5 Concepts of Democracy Website Project. The 5 Basic Concepts of Democracy Website Directions (look here for all details about the project.  Rubrics below do not give all requirements). Democracy Website Rubric (word format) Democracy website … Continue reading

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Government – Classification of Forms of Government Practice

You and your partner will download the following practice.  Go through each fictional government I have created and classify each by using all 3 of the sets of characteristics we discussed.  You should do this in the classwork section of … Continue reading

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Government – Unit One, Section 2 & 3 Notes

The link below will access the powerpoint for Sections 2 & 3 of the First Unit. Gov Unit 1 Notes Sect 2&3

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Government – Unit One – Section 2 Study Guide (Forms of Government)

Use your textbook pages 12-17 to answer the following questions.  You have received a hard copy of this document for hand written answers.  If you choose, type and print out. Chapter 1, ST 2 Study Guide

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