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American Government
United States History II
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
BONNEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Instructor: Mr. Edwards
Work: 525-4406 / Home: 529-9807
Email:edwardsd@d93.k12.id.us

Chapter 1 Principles of Government Chapter 18 Federal Court
Chapter 2 Origins of American Government Chapter 19 Civil Liberties
Chapter 22 Comparative Political Systems Chapter 20 Civil Liberties
Chapter 23 Comparative Economic Systems Chapter 21 Civil Rights
Test 1 Test 9

Chapter 5 Political Parties The Law and Legal System
Chapter 6 Voters / Voter Behavior Mock Court Trial
Chapter 7 Electoral Process Test 10
Test 2
Chapter 24 State Government
Chapter 25 Local Government
Chapter 3 The Constitution Test 11
Chapter 4 Federalism
Test 3 2nd Semester Final

Chapter 8 Mass Media
Chapter 9 Interest Groups
Test 4

Chapter 10 Congress
Chapter 11 Congress in Action Classroom Rules
Test 5 1. Attendance
2. No food or Drink
Chapter 13 Presidency 3. Respect
Chapter 14 Presidency in Action A. Yourself
Test 6 B. Fellow Students
C. Teachers
First Semester Final 4. Have a fun year, and learn

Chapter 15 The Bureaucracy Grades
Chapter 16 Financing Tests, and Quizzes
Test 7 Notebooks
Current Events
Chapter 17 Foreign Policy / National Defense Election 2004 Portfolio
Test 8







United States History II
Mr. Dennie C. Edwards
Bonneville High School
3165 East Iona Road
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401
edwardsd@d93.k12.id.us
208 525-4406


Course Description: This course is a Study of American History from 1865 to the present. This course will examine the continuing political, social, cultural and economic developments of the United States from Reconstruction through the Second World War and the postwar years. Emphasis will be placed on the increasing power of the Presidency, the role of America as a world leader, industrial and technological growth and its impact on the environment. Course Objective: At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to define and comprehend major trends and events in U.S. History for the covered time periods. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to identify and generalize the developments in U.S. History after 1865. Methodology: Course will consist of both a lecture and collaborative teaching approach utilizing class discussion, text, PowerPoint presentations and independent study.Semester Project: There will be a semester project each Semester this year.Examinations: Exams will be given at the end of each unit. Exams will consist of multiple choice, identifications, and essay. Exams will be weighted double the points.Make-Up work and tests: Will NOT be given except upon presentation of evidence satisfactory to me demonstrating actual physical incapacitation or dire emergency. If you are going to be gone, you need to contact me prior to you missing class. You are in charge of any make-up assignments!Final Grade: To be determined by the exams, class work, semester projects, and group assignment. Responsibilities: Regular attendance and promptness is required with a limit of 5 absences. Any student with 4 or more tardies will receive Saturday School or a failing grade. I can�t teach you if you are not here. Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated and will result in a failing grade. Students are expected to complete all assignments and to meet all requirements even if unable to attend class due to health or other reasons. The use of cell phones, pagers or other devices may not be used in class.
American Government
U.S. History II