3: The Institutions of the United States Government
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Supporting Question:
Topic 3: Institutions of United States Government
- 3.1: Branches of Government and the Separation of Powers
- Federalism and the separation of powers in the U.S. political system, into the three branches of government and the state and federal levels of government. The story of Shirley Chisholm, a New York Congresswoman who was the first Black woman to run for President. The debate over statehood for Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.
- 3.2: Examining the Relationship of the Three Branches
- Exploring the checks and balances between the three branches of the U.S. government, with a focus on the executive branch. The war powers of the President and how they have changed over time. The process and standards for impeachment of a President.
- 3.3: The Roles of the Congress, the President, and the Courts
- The roles of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the U.S. government. Issues of representation within each branch: whether a woman can be elected President, electing LGBTQIA legislators, and Supreme Court cases involving the rights of children and teenagers.
- 3.4: Elections and Nominations
- The process for electing a U.S. President through the Electoral College. Disputed elections in U.S. history, including the 2000 Presidential election. Instant runoff/ranked-choice voting as a potential alternative to the Electoral College system.
- 3.5: The Role of Political Parties
- The development of today's political parties throughout U.S. history. The emergence of radical political parties in different eras: the Populists, Socialists, and Black Panthers. Whether every voter should join a political party.