America and Arizona Government for Elementary Teachers

Presentation 20: Course Conclusion

Course Outline

1 – Role of State2 – State Power3 - Formation of the American Idea4 - Revolutionary Origins5 – The Constitution6 – Federalism7 – Legislature8 – Presidency9 – Courts10 – Bureaucracy

11 - AZ Statehood and Constitution12 – AZ Legislature and Courts13 - AZ Executive Branch 14 – AZ Local Government and Direct

Democracy 15 – Civil Rights and Liberties16 – Public Opinion and Socialization17 – Interest Groups and Parties18 - Voting and Participation19 - Social Movements and Public

Policy20 - Conclusion

AEPA Connection

Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments (AEPA™)

FIELD 06: POLITICAL SCIENCE/AMERICAN GOVERNMENTTEST OBJECTIVES

Subarea Range of ApproximateObjectives Test

Proportions

I. Concepts and Skills 1–4 21%

II. Political Thought, Comparative Government, 5–8 21%and International Relations

III. United States and Arizona Government 9–19 58%

AEPA Objectives Covered in Course0001 Understand political science terms, concepts, and theories0005 Understand the history of political thought through the modern era.0006 Understand various governmental systems.0008 Understand U.S. foreign policy.0009 Understand the historical development of government in the United States.0010 Understand the United States Constitution.0011 Understand the structure, organization, and operation of the federalgovernment.0012 Understand the relationship of government to the United States economic

system.0013 Understand the development of political parties in the United States.0014 Understand the election process in the United States.0015 Understand the role of political culture, public opinion, and the media in UnitedStates politics.0016 Understand state and local government in the United States.0017 Understand the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship.0018 Understand basic features of democratic government in the United States.0019 Understand state government and government of American Indian nations inArizona.

AZ Social Studies Standard,Strand 3: Civics/GovernmentConcept 1: Foundations of Government

The United States democracy is based on principles and ideals that are embodied by symbols, people, and documents.

Concept 2: Structure of Government The United States structure of government is characterized by the

separation and balance of powers. Concept 3: Functions of Government

Laws and policies are developed to govern, protect, and promote the well-being of the people.

Concept 4: Rights, Responsibilities, and Roles of CitizenshipThe rights, responsibilities and practices of United States citizenship

are founded in the Constitution and the nation’s history. Concept 5: Government Systems of the World

Different governmental systems exist throughout the world. The United States influences and is influenced by global interactions

Engaged Citizenship

This Presentation

This presentation is courtesy of Brian Dille, Professor of Political Science at Mesa Community College.