Government and Economics Mr Verna Room 157 avernagvsd
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Government and Economics Mr. Verna Room 157 averna@gvsd. org
Course Overview This course is designed to…. • 1. Help students explore and understand the inner workings of the United States’ Government and its’ three separate branches. • 2. Take a look at the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the freedoms they protect.
Course Overview cont. This course is designed to… • 3. Take an in depth look at the Executive Branch and the powers of the President. • 4. Provide insight into the power of the Judicial Branch and the law making abilities of the Legislative Branch. • 5. Describe the American Economic System and the role it plays within the World’s Economic System.
Course Grading ü Grades will be based on a points system. ü Each assignment will be worth a certain number of points and the final grade will be determined by the total points earned. ü Assignments will include: homework, quizzes, tests, projects, and in-class assignments. Late assignments will be accepted at a 20 point penalty. ü NOTE: All Seniors need to pass this class as a graduation requirement.
Important Odds and Ends… Materials: The following is needed EVERYDAY for class: • 1. One Binder with Notebook paper • 2. One pen or pencil • 3. One Highlighter (any color)
Important Odds and Ends cont. • Class Expectations: • Arrive to class on time. • Come to class prepared (have materials with you-this includes a writing utensil and notebook or binder!!!) • Treat your classmates and your teacher with respect (there will be no toleration for insults, foul language, fighting, etc…)
Units of Study • • Unit 1: A Tradition of Democracy Chapter 1: We the People Chapter 2: Foundations of Government Chapter 3: The United States Government Chapter 4: Rights and Responsibilities Unit 2: The Federal Government Chapter 5: The Legislative Branch Chapter 6: The Executive Branch Chapter 7: The Judicial Branch Unit 4: The Citizen in Government Chapter 10: Electing Leaders Chapter 11: The Political System Chapter 12: Paying for Government Unit 6: The American Economy Chapter 17: The Economic System Chapter 20: Economic Challenges Chapter 21: The U. S. Economy and the World
How to Survive Mr. Verna’s Class • Be respectful… to everybody. • Never, ever lie to me. • Come prepared everyday. • If you’re a fan of… The “U”, Ohio State, Notre Dame, The Red Sox, the Penguins, or the Blackhawks… you FAIL. • Have a sense of humor.
