Unit+3-+Civic+Participation+in+Government


 * Unit 3: Civic Participation in Government **
 * **__ Time Frame: __**** 2 Weeks ** ||
 * **__ Essential Standards: __**
 * __ 2.1 __**Analyze the structures of national, state and local governments in terms of ways they are organized to maintain order, security, welfare of the public and the protection of citizens
 * __ 2.2 __**Summarize the functions of North Carolina state and local governments within the federal system of government
 * __ 2.4 __**Compare the Constitutions and the structures of the United States and North Carolina governments
 * __ 2.5 __**Compare United States system of government within the framework of the federal and state structures as well as in how they relate with governmental systems of other nations
 * __ 2.8 __**Analyze America’s two-party system in terms of the political and economic views that led to its emergence and the role that political parties play in American politics
 * __ 3.6 __**Explain ways laws have been influenced by political parties, constituents, interest groups, lobbyists, the media and public opinion
 * __ 4.3 __**Analyze the roles of citizens of North Carolina and the United States in terms of responsibilities, participation, civic life and criteria for membership or admission
 * __ 5.1 __**Analyze the election process at the national, state and local levels in terms of the checks and balances provided by qualifications and procedures for voting ||
 * **__ Essential Questions: __**
 * 1. What are the qualifications for voting in federal, state, and local elections. **
 * 2. How do citizens implement laws and influence government policy through voting? **
 * 3. What role do the media play in elections? **
 * 4. What are key Constitutional amendments and laws related to voting rights? **
 * 5. Why are there qualifications for elected government officials? **
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 * **__ Essential Understandings: __** ||
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 * **__ Technology: [|Politics and Public Policy] __** ||
 * **__ Resources/Activities: __**
 * Research current examples of civic participation **
 * Form a political party and create a platform ** ||
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