SAVVAS - The Principles of Government

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1/12: Read eText and complete notes 

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1/15: No School

1/16: Snow day

1/17: MAP TESTING

1/18: MAP TESTING

1/19: MAP TESTING

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1/22 - The Declaration of Independence

1/23 - Snow Day

1/24 - Outline of the US Constitution

1/25 - Writing the Constitution (Introduction)

1/26 - The Federal System and the Separation of Powers

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1/29 - The Legislative Branch

1/30 - How a bill becomes a law

1/31 - The Executive Branch

2/1 - The Judicial Branch

2/2 - Checks and Balances

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2/5- Articles IV - VII

2/6 - Bill of Rights

2/7 - Amendments

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Ch 11. The Presidency: Election, Powers, and Practice
2/15 - Lesson 1 - Presidential Election | Overview, Process & Steps
2/16 - Lesson 2 - Primary Election vs. General Election | Definition & Differences
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2/19 - No School
2/20 - Lesson 3 - Electoral College | Definition, Purpose & Examples
2/21 - Lesson 4 - Campaign Finance: Sources, Regulations & Reform
2/22 - Lesson 5 - Factors that Influence Voters During Presidential Elections
2/23 - Lesson 6 - Presidential Elections History, Evolution & Electoral Vote
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2/26 - Lesson 7 - Appointments of the Executive Office of the President
2/27 - Lesson 8 - Presidential Decision Making: How National & Partisan Constituencies Shape Decisions
2/28 - Lesson 9 - Powers of the President | Overview & Types
2/29 - Lesson 10 - The Presidential Image: Contributing Factors & Importance

Ch 12. The Congress: Election, Powers, and Representation
3/01 - Lesson 1 - What is Congress? - Definition, Powers & Structure
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3/4 - Lesson 2 - How a Bill Becomes a Law: Formal Process
3/5 - Lesson 3 - Measurements of Congress' Effectiveness: Responsibilities & Achievements
3/6 - Lesson 4 - Congress vs. Parliament: Main Differences
3/7 - Lesson 5 - The Electoral Evolution of the Congress: History & Timeline
3/8 - Lesson 6 - Reapportionment & Redistricting for Congressional Districts
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3/11 - Lesson 7 - Party Nomination to Congress: Process to Become a Candidate
3/12 - Lesson 8 - Incumbency in Contemporary House & Senate Elections: Definition & Advantages
3/13 - Lesson 9 - National Forces that Influence Congressional Elections
3/14 - Lesson 10 - Presidential vs. Congressional Campaigns: Similarities & Differences
3/15 - Lesson 11 - What Factors Influence the Outcome of an Election?
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3/18 - Lesson 12 - Demographics of the Congress Overview & Average Ages

Ch 13. The Federal Judicial System
3/19 - Lesson 1 - State Court System in the U.S. | Definition, Types & Purpose
3/20 - Lesson 2 - The Power of the Federal Judiciary: Sources & Consequences
3/21 - Lesson 3 - The Federal Court System of the United States: Definition, Structure & Levels
3/22 - Lesson 4 - Judicial Decision Making: Steps & Participants
3/23 - Lesson 5 - Checks and Balances in the Constitution | Definition & Examples
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3/25 - Spring Break begins

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4/1 - Lesson 6 - Appellate vs. Original Jurisdiction | Definition & Examples
4/2 - Lesson 7 - Supreme Court Justices | Appointment, Selection & Terms
4/3 - Lesson 8 - Interest-Group Litigation Strategies: Ways to Influence Policy

Ch 3. US States & Federalism Lesson Plans & Resources

4/4 - Lesson 6 - National vs. State Government Powers | Overview & Examples
4/5 - Lesson 14 - Illinois Constitution | History, Amendments & Framework
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4/08 - Introduction to Illinois State Constitution

4/09 - Articles 1 - 3

4/10 - State Legislative Branch

4/11 - State Executive Branch

4/12 - State Judicial Branch

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4/15 - Articles VII - XIV of State Constitution

4/16 - Lesson 33 - State Project Ideas 

5/03 - State Project due

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