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Civics Learning Targets 1st Qtr. - 2 •I can name the major forms of government in the world •I can compare and contrast the characteristics of the forms of government. •I can name and compare the economic systems in the world. •I can explain 3 quotes from the Declaration of Independence. •I can identify several ways in which citizens can become active members of society. •I can list the steps in the voting/ registration process. •I can distinguish between the 2 main ideologies on the American political spectrum. •I can explain what factors influence one’s political beliefs. •I can list different types of elections held. •I can compare and contrast the ideas of the 2 major political parties in the United States. •I can list the effects of external factors on elections. •I can name the major forms of government in the world •Autocracy •Dictator •Monarch •Constitutional monarchy •Oligarchy •Democracy •Republic •Representative Government •Direct Democracy •A Absolute Monarchy B Oligarchy C Totalitarian Dictatorship D Constitutional Monarchy E. Direct Democracy •1. A nation that ruled by a single strong king. •2. What type of government did Fidel Castro have in Cuba? •3. What form of government is it when the power of a king is checked by elected legislature? •4. A town in New England where every person in town is allowed to vote in town meetings. •5. A country that is run by a few powerful leaders. •6. The one most likely to restrict free speech. I can name and compare the economic systems in the world. •Capitalism: profit, free enterprise, free market, private ownership •Mixed market economy •Socialism: benefit all members of society (equality), government ownership •Democratic socialism •Communism-especially theoretical, Karl Marx: class conflict, the proletariat will overthrow the bourgeoisie, seize the means of production, everyone will get along, the state will wither away, I can explain 3 quotes from the Declaration of Independence. 1. “Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed” 2. “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” 3. “whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government…as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness” •I can identify several ways in which active citizenship can be displayed… BUDDY Volunteer: soup kitchen, nursing home, etc. Voting, working for a candidate Cleaning up the environment Mobilizing other citizens Etc. etc. etc. I can list the steps in the voting/ registration process. Register….where? Find out your precinct and polling place Show up on election day! Your information will be verified Vote for the candidates of your choice I can distinguish between the 2 main American political ideologies. A – Liberal B - Conservative Favor gay rights Increase defense spending Forced busing of students to get integration Strict environmental laws to avoid global warm. Raise taxes for more people projects Have prayer in the public schools Make Social Security optional Favor tax cuts to benefit business A traditional moral code should be enforced I can explain what factors influence one’s political beliefs. This happens in the process of socialization Family Religion Peers Media School Independent thought - reason I can list different types of elections held. a. general election b. primary election c. special election d. run-off election e. off-year election I can compare and contrast the ideas of the 2 major US political parties. Republican Party Democratic Party I can list the effects of external factors on elections. Propaganda. Transfer, testimonial, spin CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS (1974 and 2002) PACs. Formed to give $ to candidates ($5000) Individual contributions ($2000) Hard money. ^ Soft money. Money going to political parties, not to specific candidates or for campaigning. Presidential Campaign Fund contributions Interest groups. Sierra Club, NRA, AARP Polling. The “horse race” Media. Political Parties…straight party voter |