United States Government
Different Forms of Government
1. Watch the video to learn about the different forms of government.
2. Read about the different forms of government and work through the activities.
| different_forms_of_government.pdf |
The Constitution
1. Watch the video for a quick summary on the history of the US Constitution.
2. Read more about the US Constitution and complete the comprehension activities.
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The Bill of Rights
1. Watch this video to learn about the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
2. Read about the Bill of Rights and answer the comprehension questions.
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The Legislative Branch
1. Watch this video to learn about the Legislative Branch of the United States.
2. Read about how the Legislative Branch works and answer the comprehension questions.
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The Executive Branch
1. Watch this video to learn more about the Executive Branch of the United States.
2. Read about the Executive Branch and answer the comprehension questions.
| week_5_social_studies_-_the_executive_branch.pdf |
The Judicial Branch
1. Watch this video to learn more about the Judicial Branch of the United States.
2. Read about the Judicial Branch and answer the comprehension questions.
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The Electoral Process
1. Watch this video to learn about the Electoral Process of the United States.
2. Read about the Electoral Process and answer some practice questions.
| week_7_social_studies_-_the_electoral_process_reading.pdf |
| week_7_social_studies_-_the_electoral_process_fillable_questions.pdf |
BONUS: Watch this video to learn about the Electoral College.
3. Read about how the Electoral College works and answer the practice questions.
| week_8_social_studies_-_the_electoral_college.pdf |
The First 100 Days
1. Watch this video to learn about the president's first 100 days in office and why it is significant.
2. Read and answer comprehension questions about the first 100 days.
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Party Systems
1. Read about different kinds of political parties around the world and then watch the video about why the United States has a two party system.
| week_10_social_studies_-_party_systems.pdf |
2. Read about the US Party System and answer comprehension questions.
| week_10_social_studies_-_us_party_systems.pdf |