Government - Trimester 2 offers students a glimpse into practical knowledge of the American governing system starting with Chapter 7 and the Judicial system. For the remainder of the trimester we will cover Thoreau' "Civil Disobedience", write an essay on Protest, dissent and Flag burning.
We will then cover chapters 8 and 9, state government, Michigan's Guide to the Legislature, Letters to our Representative, Local government, and a mock city government meeting.
Chapter 10 will deal with Election of leaders, campaigns, political parties, nominating conventions, and the electoral college.
Chapter 11 will cover