“I know of no safe depository of the ultimate powers of the society but the people themselves; and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them, but to inform their discretion.”
– Thomas Jefferson
The goal of this course is for Cadets to understand the general forms of government that exist in the world, the differences between core political theory, and then understand the evolution of the American Form of Government – as studied through our “Founding Documents.” The second term focuses on the structure and makeup of the U.S. Government and concludes with the responsibilities of American Citizens.
KEY NOTE: In order to graduate high school in the State of Utah, a student must pass a “Citizenship Test,” consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions, taken from the Utah Government website. A passing score is 70% (35 questions correct). Taking and passing this exam is part of this course as well. CLICK HERE FOR A STUDY GUIDE FOR CIVICS EXAM
The course is divided into
Unit 1 – Forms of Government
Unit 2 – Documents of Freedom
Unit 3 – American Government
A few key reminders:
- The Link for “live stream” is https://meet.google.com/czq-dfhi-xrj
- A recording for the beginning of each class (TO INCLUDE THE JOURNAL QUESTION) will be posted.
That recording WILL include entire lectures, activities, or projects, but NOT quizzes, tests, etc. - While lectures will be recorded and streamed, the PDF version of each PPT is also available on the schedule.
- This is a ONE Semester Class, but required for Graduation
- Direct any questions to CPT Curtis at jcurtis@utahmilitaryacademy.org
Government – A Day Schedule – Fall 2021
Fall 2021 (Terms 1 & 2)*
Monday, Aug 23 – Classroom Orientation / Disclosure (DUE Aug 30)
Wednesday, Aug 25 – Island Nation Handout (DUE Aug 30)
Monday, Aug 30 – NOTES – Day 1 – Why Government
Wednesday, Sep 1 – Forms of Government Handout (Due Sep 8), FOG Poster (Due Sep 27)
Friday, Sep 13 – FOG Poster Work
Wednesday, Sep 8 – NOTES – Day 2 – Forms of Government
Friday, Sep 13 – FOG Poster Work
Wednesday, Sep 8 – NOTES – Day 2 – Forms of Government
Monday, Sep 13 – Day 3 – Communism vs Capitalism
Wednesday, Sep 15 – Finish FOG Poster
Monday, Sep 20 – QUIZ – FOG / Communism / C vs C Handout (DUE Sep 21)
Wednesday, Sep 22 – NOTES – Day 4 – Propaganda
Friday, Sep 24 – Study Guide – Forms of Government (DUE Sep 29)
Monday, Sep 27 – Jeopardy
Wednesday, Sep 29 – TEST – Forms of Government / Extra Credit Article
Monday, Oct 4 – NOTES – Day 1 – Magna Carta and Philosophes
Wednesday, Oct 6 – QUIZ – M.C. and Philosophes
Friday, Oct 8 – Mayflower Handout (Due Oct 13) / Rewriting the Compact
Monday, Oct 11 – NOTES – Day 2 – Mayflower and Flushing
Wednesday, Oct 13 – NOTES – Day 3 – The Declaration of Independence
Monday, Oct 18 – Declaration Vs. Treatise Handout (DUE Oct 25)
Wednesday, Oct 20 – Day 4 – AOC and Constitutional Convention
End Term 1 (20 days)
Monday, Oct 25 – Study Guide – Documents of Freedom
Wednesday, Oct 27 – Jeopardy
Monday, Nov 1 – TEST – Documents of Freedom / Extra Credit Article
Wednesday, Nov 3 – NOTES – Day 1 – Articles and Three Branches
Friday, Nov 5 – Checks and Balances Handout (DUE Nov 8) / Quiz on 3 Branches
Monday, Nov 8 – NOTES – Day 2 – Remaining Articles and Themes
Wednesday, Nov 10 – Writing A Bill (DUE Nov 17)
Monday, Nov 15 – NOTES – Day 3 – How A Bill Becomes A Law
Wednesday, Nov 17 – Mock Congress Day 1
Friday, Nov 19 – Mock Congress Day 2
Thanksgiving Break Nov 22-26
Monday, Nov 29 – Mock Congress Day 3
Wednesday, Dec 1 – NOTES – Day 4 – Amendments – Process and Bill of Rights
Monday, Dec 6 – Amendment Poster (DUE Dec 13)
Wednesday, Dec 8 – NOTES – Day 5 – Amendments – Remaining Changes
Friday, Dec 10 – Study Guide – Constitution
Monday, Dec 13 – Jeopardy
Wednesday, Dec 15 – TEST – Constitution / Extra Credit Article
Winter Break Dec 20-31
Monday, Jan 3 – U.S. Civics Test (*Required for Graduation) (STUDY PREP HELP)
Wednesday, Jan 5 – Political Issues & Debate
Friday, Jan 7 – Political Issues & Debate
Monday, Jan 10 – Political Issues & Debate
Wednesday, Jan 12 – Ten Rules for Life (Final Lesson) (Final Lesson)
End Term 2 / Semester 1 (22 days)
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE (Changes will be updated weekly on class website and Canvas)
Direct Questions to CPT Curtis at jcurtis@utahmilitaryacademy.org
