American Government: Connecting Themes

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American GovernmentConnecting Themes

• Beliefs Ideals
• Conflict Resolution
• Rule of Law
• Distribution of Power
• Individuals, Groups Institutions

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Beliefs Ideals

• Influence Social, Political Economic decisions
  of that society
• Why do you choose to do certain activities?
• How do your values, beliefs or ideals influence
  the friends you choose?

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Conflict Resolution

• Societies resolve conflicts through legal
  procedures, force or compromise
• How do you resolve conflicts with your friends?
• How does the way you resolve conflicts with
  friends different from resolving conflicts with
  your family?

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Rule of Law

• In a democracy, rule of law influences the
  behavior of citizens, establishes procedures for
  making policies, and limits the power of the
  govt.
• What prevents teachers from abusing their power
  at school?
• What are some advantages, disadvantages to having
  your rules and laws written?

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Individuals, Groups Institutions

• Decisions that are made impact a society through
  intended unintended consequences
• How do your decisions affect those around you?
• How do your decisions change when you are alone
  vs when you are in a group?

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Think About

• Worchester v Georgia
• Emancipation Proclamation
• 13th Amendment
• Presidential Nominations
• New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer