American Government Vocabulary List and Course Overview

This set of flashcards covers the vocabulary management rules and the unit structure for the American Government course as outlined in the student's personal vocabulary sheet.

Policy

The first vocabulary term listed under Unit 1 (Introduction) and Unit 2 (Information and Research).

Vocabulary Grading: Recent Unit

The portion of the assignment grade worth 8 points for Providing definitions for the most recent unit's words.

Vocabulary Grading: Previous Words

The portion of the assignment grade worth 2 points for maintaining definitions from previous units.

Vocabulary Grading: Titling and Numbering

The portion of the assignment grade worth 2 points for organizational unit titles and numbered definitions.

U1

Introduction.

U2

Information and Research.

U3

Origins of Government.

U4

Legislative Branch.

U5

Executive Branch.

U6

Judicial Branch.

U7

Political Behavior: Parties & Voters.

U8

State and Local Government.

U9

Constitutional Booklet.

U10

Government’s Role in the Economy.

U11

End of Course Review - Nearpod (noted as having no vocabulary).

U12

Personal Economics/Foreign Policy.