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U.S. Government, Book 2, consists of six parts that address major aspects of the practical workings of our government as opposed to its general structure. Part 1, The Political Process and Elections, focuses on general political philosophies, parties, and presidential elections. Part 2, Focus on Foreign Policy, concentrates on the end of the Cold War, the relationship between the United States and the United Nations, and the importance of the development of a global economy. Part 3, Economics and the Federal Government, deals with the tax structure, the need for tax reform, Social Security, and the budgetary process. Part 3, Influencing the Federal Government, emphasizes the role, techniques, and effects of special interest groups. Issues such as homelessness, environmental concerns, energy problems, and welfare reform are addressed. Part 5, State and Local Governments, examines the roles of state and local governments and the critical problems, such as prison reform, privatization, and the trend toward regional government, facing our states and cities. Part 6, Individual Involvement in Government, illustrates the importance of an informed electorate and why involvement in government is crucial to the effective functioning of a democracy. Lessons include The Role of Third Parties, The Global Economy, Creating a Balanced Budget, Lobbyists, The Trend towards Regional Government, and Why Don’t More Americans Vote?
Lessons require students to process information from a variety of sources including graphs, charts, cartoons, illustrations, and readings. Sources help students to understand the relationship between unit themes and concepts and promote critical thinking.
U.S. Government,
Book 1
,U.S. Government,
Book 2,COMPLETE SET:
2 U.S. Government Books
Issues in the Workplace,Censorship,The Environment,Violence in America,The Deficit and National Debt,Juvenile Justice,Privacy
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