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Government Common Core W.11-12.1 handouts
Congress: The Committee System
In order to more efficiently conduct the business of the United States, Congress divides its workload up among a variety of committees and subcommittees. As a result of this however, both the Senate and House of Representatives are home to a bewildering array of legislative sub-bodies, each with its own purpose and agenda.This 'match-em' and short answer worksheet is designed to help students navigate the complicated world of congressional committees. Using 'match-ems' and short answer questions
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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AP®US Government Unit 1.5 - Ratification of the Constitution (Short Answer, T/F)
Unit 1.5 of the AP® curriculum emphasizes compromise & negotiation - both the compromises necessary to ratify the United States's constitution, as well as the ongoing role that negotiation and dialogue continue to play in its government.This worksheet consists of two sections, each designed to challenge and improve your students' understanding of the Constitutional Convention: Section 1 contains two short answer/identification questions about the role(s) played by the convention's main perso
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: AP® US Government - Comprehensive Full-Year Accompanying Curriculum
Critical Thinking Activity: Government Social Programs: Lesson, Research, Essay
What are social programs such as universal healthcare, employment insurance, social security or pensions? Do we need them? This critical thinking lesson helps high school students learn about social programs and government or civic spending. It has three parts: 1) The first page handout answers the following questions: What are social programs?Have they always existed?Who administers them?Who pays for them?Why bother?Why are some people opposed?Students can read along and fill in answers in the
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
I Survived a Sarin Gas Attack by Kassem Eid: Practice with Argument
Kassem Eid wrote an essay on April 17, 2017 edition of the New York Times describing in detail surviving a Sarin Gas Attack in Syria in 2013. The article comes a week after the Syrian government launched chemical attacks against its people in April 2017.
There are many links to video and audio resources for analyzing the argument that Kassem Eid makes. There are links to NPR stories, a CNN interview, and a TED Talk on Syria and the definition of war crimes. The resource features an original p
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Causes of the American Revolution (Short Answer Activity)
The British Empire was the greatest military power of its time, yet its naval might was not enough to maintain the loyalty of its American colonies. Yet, how did events gradually transform these disparate political entities into a united nation?This U.S. History review sheet traces the causes of the American Revolution, and the colonies' gradual moves towards greater union. It consists of seven short answer questions that cover both the long-term causes and immediate triggers of the Revolutionar
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Freedom vs. Security Debate Preparation
This file includes debate questions and research recording forms to accompany my Freedom vs. Security Debate rubric.
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9th - 12th
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