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LADOE High School Civics | Unit 2: Government Structures, Powers, Functions, and Interactions

2549 minutes

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The Constitution primary source
The Constitution

Primary Source

8564 Words

A close-up of a circular sticker that says "I Voted" with an American flag design.
Essay: Popular Sovereignty and the Consent of the Governed

Essay

890 Words

A portrait of John Locke, an Enlightenment Thinker who believed that humans were rational beings
Background Essay: The Enlightenment and Social Contract Theory

Essay

1689 Words

A portrait of Thomas Hobbes, an Enlightenment Thinker who believed that human nature was essentially corrupt
The Enlightenment and Social Contract Theory

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4 Activities

A seated white marble statue of a man in 18th-century attire, displaying intricate details.
What Are the Origins of the Bill of Rights?

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4 Activities

60 Min

The Creation of the Bill of Rights

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3 Activities

Document titled "Bill of Rights Organizer" with sections for name, date, class, and instructions for completing tasks.
3-5 Elementary Bill of Rights Organizer

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The Statue of Liberty stands tall, holding a torch against a clear blue sky.
The Bill of Rights and Liberty

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2 Lessons

The U.S. Constitution's preamble with an American flag background.
Who Should Protect Our Fundamental Freedoms?

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4 Activities

55 Min

Historical documents including the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution on aged parchment paper.
Principles and Virtues

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View of Independence Hall with the First Amendment inscription in the foreground and modern buildings in the background.
The Constitution, the First Amendment, and Religious Liberty

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5 Activities

40 Min

A group of protesters holding signs in front of a monument, with trees and flags in the background.
The Bill of Rights and Free Speech

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2 Lessons

A historic civil rights march with participants holding signs advocating for equality and integration.
Why Are the Rights to Assembly and Petition Important to Liberty?

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3 Activities

20 Min

A vintage printing press with intricate machinery and a large wheel, displayed in a neutral setting.
Why Does a Free Press Matter?

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3 Activities

70 Min

Group of individuals in military-style attire holding airsoft guns in a wooded area.
The Bill of Rights and Guns

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2 Lessons

A woman stands with arms crossed in front of a house on a street, with trees in the background. Black and white image.
How Does the Fifth Amendment Protect Property?

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4 Activities

50 Min

Interior of a legislative chamber featuring a large podium, red drapery, and columns. A portrait hangs above the podium.
How Do Due Process Protections for the Accused Protect Us All?

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4 Activities

65 Min

Sign with bold text reading "VOTE HERE!" against a background of stars.
Expansion of Franchise

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4 Activities

45 Min

Text document titled "Primary Source (Scaffolded)" discussing Reconstruction Amendments and related questions.
The Reconstruction Amendments: Thirteenth Amendment, 1865, Fourteenth Amendment, 1868, and Fifteenth Amendment, 1870

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Historic assembly in a congressional chamber with a speaker at the podium and an American flag in the background.
Commerce and the Progressive Era

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3 Activities

80 Min

Two women in historical clothing, one seated and the other standing, examining a document together.
Women’s Suffrage and the Nineteenth Amendment

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2 Activities

75 Min

The White House with a fountain and colorful flower beds in the foreground, under a clear blue sky.
The Structure of the National Government

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5 Activities

305 Min

Black and white historical photograph of individuals working in a field, using hand tools to cultivate the land.
Slavery and the Constitution

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11 Activities

105 Min

A large assembly in a legislative chamber with many attendees and speakers addressing the audience.
The Battle for Balance

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9 Activities

70 Min

A document detailing the process of how a bill becomes a law in the U.S. legislative system.
Handout B: How A Bill Becomes A Law

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Document titled "Article VII" of the United States Constitution, featuring signatures from historical figures.
The Constitutional Powers of Congress

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6 Activities

55 Min

A historical illustration of a legislative assembly with numerous officials engaged in discussion.
The Legislative Process

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3 Lessons

A large group of people gathered in a formal legislative chamber with many seated and some standing in the background.
The Nature of Representation in the U.S. Congress

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5 Activities

105 Min

House of Representatives Votes to Adopt the Articles of Impeachment Against Donald Trump
Constitutional Connection: Impeachment and the Constitution

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1 Activities

20 Min

A historic black and white photo of a president signing documents at a desk, surrounded by seven men in suits.
The Balance of Power between the Legislative and Executive Branches

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6 Activities

70 Min

A person holding a blue-covered book titled "The Constitution of the United States of America."
Constitutional Connection: The President and Federal Power (V1)

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1 Activities

20 Min

Ronald Reagan and George HW Bush
Constitutional Connection: The President and Federal Power (V2)

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1 Activities

20 Min

Three historic cannons on a grassy field with a wooden house and church steeple in the background.
Constitutional Connection: War and the Constitution (V1)

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1 Activities

20 Min

2017 G20 Hamburg summit leaders group photo
Constitutional Connection: The President as Chief Diplomat

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1 Activities

20 Min

A close-up of a hand signing a document with a pen, next to a row of pens.
Constitutional Connection: The President as Enforcer of the Law

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1 Activities

30 Min

Document titled 'Primary Source U.S. Constitution, Article II' with vocabulary definitions.
Primary Source: Scaffolded U.S. Constitution, Article II

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Interior view of a historic courtroom with wooden benches, ornate lighting, and decorative windows.
Due Process and Fair Trials

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14 Activities

240 Min

Political cartoon depicting a weary man sitting by a gate, reflecting on barriers to Chinese immigrants.
Lee Yick: Equal Justice Under Law

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1 Activities

45 Min

Interior of a courtroom with wooden benches, columns, and red curtains, adorned with American flags.
Effects of Supreme Court Decisions

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1 Activities

45 Min

Text about the United States Supreme Court and its role in the federal court system.
Levels of the Courts Handout

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Text discussing Article III of the U.S. Constitution alongside an image of a historical document.
Primary Source: U.S. Constitution, Article III

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Unit 5: A Living Constitution?

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Document detailing limited government principles, including roles of Congress and the Senate, with articles highlighted.
Handout A: Limited Government Cards

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Historic building with a clock tower, featuring red brick architecture and a clear sky in the background.
The Role of Government

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9 Activities

The U.S. Capitol building surrounded by trees and flowers under a clear blue sky.
The Progressive Era

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3 Activities

Text document titled "MARBURY v. MADISON" by Gordon Lloyd, Ph.D., discussing judicial review and constitutional law.
Marbury v. Madison Essay

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A photograph of a bank building.
Alexander Hamilton and the National Bank

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A document titled "Brutus, No. 15, 1788," discussing issues of power in government and the role of the judiciary.
Documents to Examine (A-K) – Marbury v. Madison (1803)

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Image illustrating the Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland with a gavel and the Bill of Rights Institute logo.
McCulloch v. Maryland | BRI’s Homework Help Series

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4 Min

Black and white cartoon depicting three characters discussing a Supreme Court issue with humorous dialogue.
The Issue Endures – Marbury v. Madison (1803)

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Historic building labeled "First National Bank" with people and horse-drawn carriages in front.
“Strict” or “Loose”: Was the National Bank Constitutional?

Activity

40 Min

Text excerpt discussing the Supreme Court's interpretation of the Commerce Clause in a background essay.
Handout A: How Has the Supreme Court Interpreted the Commerce Clause? (Background Essay)

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Document titled "Background Essay—Expansion of Congressional Power," featuring directions and introductory text.
Handout A: Background Essay – The Commerce Clause and the Expanding Powers of Congress

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Illustration of a steamboat from the Steamboat Era, featuring smokestacks and paddle wheels on the Mississippi River.
Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)

E Lesson

20 Min

Text excerpts from the court case U.S. v. Darby Lumber (1941) discussing congressional power over interstate commerce.
Handout D: Excerpts from U.S. v. Darby Lumber (1941)

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Text document excerpt discussing the U.S. Supreme Court case U.S. v. Lopez (1995) and Chief Justice William Rehnquist's opinion.
Handout E: Excerpts from U.S. v. Lopez (1995)

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Document detailing the Homestead Act of 1862, outlining its provisions and legislative background.
Handout G: Homestead Act of 1862

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Image depicting a U.S. Supreme Court theme with text "U.S. v. Lopez" and icons related to gun laws.
U.S. v. Lopez | BRI’s Homework Help Series

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6 Min

Red barn surrounded by green fields and mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
What is the Commerce Clause?

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3 Activities

35 Min

Barack Obama signs a document at a desk, surrounded by political figures and a child in the White House.
The Commerce Clause and the Expanding Powers of Congress

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9 Activities

60 Min

Text document titled "United States v. Nixon (1974)" with case background information.
United States v. Nixon – Case Background

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A document excerpt discussing the powers of government departments and their administration.
Documents to Examine (A-J) United States v. Nixon (1974)

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Image promoting Supreme Court homework help for the case US v. Nixon, featuring a sepia-toned portrait of Nixon.
United States v. Nixon | BRI’s Homework Help Series

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4 Min

Black and white portrait of a man in formal attire, wearing glasses and a pince-nez, with a mustache.
Theodore Roosevelt and the Bully Pulpit

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2 Activities

50 Min

Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon
Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, and the War Powers Resolution

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5 Activities

95 Min

Historic building with a portico supported by columns and ornamental details, set against a clear sky.
The National Bank Debate

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3 Activities

65 Min

Map of the United States highlighting the southeastern and midwestern regions with state boundaries and names.
Federalism

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9 Activities

110 Min

Inside view of a legislative assembly, with officials seated and engaged in a session.
State and Local Government

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7 Activities

90 Min

Map of New Orleans and surrounding areas, showing major roads and landmarks.
Louisiana’s Congressional Districts

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60 Min

Map of Louisiana highlighting various regions and cities within the state.
The Unique Legal System of Louisiana

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Map of the United States highlighting states in shades of orange.
Exploring Government Powers: Local, State, Tribal, and Federal

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90 Min

Franklin D. Roosevelt signing a document, surrounded by men in suits, at a formal event.
Executive Orders, Past and Present

E Lesson

Flag of Louisiana with an eagle and the motto "Union, Justice, Confidence" against a sunset background.
Louisiana Constitutions Across History

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60 Min