Chart provides the Implied Powers of the U.S. Congress. Word Document that can be modified or used as notes.

This resource tasks students with researching various interest groups that influence the United States government with power and financial contributions. The purpose of the activity is to demonstrate how interest groups function and what role they play in government. This activity is a great activity in a U.S. History or U.S. Government course and can be used at the beginning, middle, or end of a unit. In this activity, students will research various interest groups and find information related to mission statements, news stories, and purpose. Many interest groups are already listed but the document can be easily modified to include others that may have been discussed in class. The listed interest groups for the activity are: Mothers Against Drunk Driving National Organization for Women Veterans of Foreign Wars Americans United for Separation of Church and State National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Common Cause Eagle Forum The activity also includes questions to guide students and also a task at the end for student’s to create a piece of advertisement for one of the interest groups. This resource includes a Microsoft Word and PDF version of the product. If you are interested in other Social Studies and History resources please check out my Project Education Shop.

This Forms of Government Test assesses student knowledge of the various forms of government throughout history and present in the world today. The test includes 30 multiple choice questions and 2 extended response questions. The forms of government included on this test are: democracy autocracy republic dictatorship monarchy oligarchy anarchy An easy to grade student answer document is also included with this resource. An answer key is also included with this resource. This resource includes a Microsoft Word and PDF version of the resource. Other Forms of Government resources in my shop include: Forms of Government Study Guide Forms of Government Notebook If you are interested in other Social Studies and History resources please check out my Project Education Store.

This bundle includes all American Government related items. The resources cover a wide range of topics. Bundle includes activities for the branches of government, interest groups, forms of government, The U.S. Constitution, and many more. All of the included activities are designed for use in an American Government class but could also be used in a History or Social Studies course. There are 46 total resources within this bundle.

In this document, students will create their own unique government/country. Students will be guided through the process of creating unique economies, class systems, legislatures, court systems, and many more aspects of a country. This resource includes examples and definitions of important terms and vocabulary that will be used throughout the activity. The activity also includes directions for the the creation of a piece of propaganda supporting your newly created country. This resource comprises multiple pages and is a project designed for students to create their own government. Some examples of what students must complete include: define territorial units, create an economy, legislature, list the powers of the head of state, design a judicial system, and find allies among classmates. This activity is designed to be used for multiple grades and skill levels. This activity includes a Microsoft Word and PDF version of the activity. This project can also be found as part of the Forms of Government Notebook that includes vocabulary, visual (art), notes, and examples of the forms of government. This is a comprehensive resource that also includes this Create Your Own Government Project. Please click on the links below if you are interested. Forms of Government Notebook - PDF If you are interested in other Social Studies and History resources please check out my Project Education Store.

This powerpoint presentation is comprised of 11 slides with specific examples of various forms of government. The presentation presents information on many different types of government from democracy to totalitarian. The powerpoint includes pictures, links to websites, real life examples, historical examples, and links to videos on other websites providing real life examples to use in the classroom with students.

Study Guide over the Legislative Branch of U.S. government. This study guide includes key terms and ideas. It also has extended response questions for students to answer.

This printable worksheet is a one page document created using Microsoft Word. It is designed to be used with the internet or printed for students to complete. This is a good product to use for homework or sub plans as everything the students need is present on the worksheet. This activity includes important information about the Electoral College election process in the United States: The United States uses the Electoral College to elect a President and Vice President. Each state is given a certain number of “electors.” The number of electors from each state is dependent on the number of members that state has in Congress (EXAMPLE: Ohio has 2 Senators and 16 House of Representatives members; therefore Ohio has 18 electoral votes.) The electors in each state are “supposed” to vote for the candidate that wins the popular vote in that state. If a candidate wins the state, they typically get all of the electoral votes for that state. In order for a candidate to win, they must win at least 270 electoral votes. In the case of a tie or if no candidate gets a majority (270 votes,) the House of Representatives decides the outcome. Within the House of Representatives, each state delegation receives one vote to cast. A majority is required to win (26 votes) The above information is included on the worksheet for students to refer to as they complete the three extended response questions that make up the rest of the worksheet. The extended response questions assess students on their knowledge of the process, opinion on the process, and potential problems/issues with the system. This product includes a Microsoft Word and PDF version of the resource. If you are interested in other Social Studies and Personal Finance resources please check out my Project Education Shop.

This product is designed to accompany a government/political science course that is using the film “Thank You For Smoking” to teach students about interest groups and the power they posses in the United States government. The resource includes questions that guide student learning and assess knowledge of the power, purpose, and use of interest groups in the United States. This product includes 5 extended response type questions. The questions are multi-part questions in which students are expected to provide thoughtful, thorough answers based on their viewing of the film. Some of the topics covered in the film and the questions include: Lobbying/Lobbyist Interest Groups Big Tobacco Companies Power and Influence in Congress This product includes a Microsoft Word and PDF version of the resource. If you are interested in other Social Studies and Personal Finance resources please check out my Project Education Shop.

This one page document provides links to two short youtube videos about the current conflicts causing instability in present day Middle East. The document provides the links to the two videos and then questions about each of the videos. A task, asking students to create a visual is present at the end of the document.

This Graphic Organizer is to be used to examine recent (or past) Supreme Court decisions. The graphic organizer is designed to examine three Supreme Court cases based on the following criteria: Circumstances of the case: Students will describe what events led to the court case. The legal question being asked: Students will find the legal question or right being asked in this case. Personal opinion on the case: This section is for students to voice their own opinions on the possible outcomes of the case. Decision of the court: This portion of the document is for students to summarize the Supreme Court Decision and its repercussions. This resource does not include any specific cases. It is designed to be used with cases of the student/teacher’s choosing. This is a perfect document to use in class for notes or to organize student thoughts on specific cases. This product includes a Microsoft Word and PDF version of the resource. If you are interested in other Social Studies and educational resources please check out my Project Education Shop.

In this activity, students will use the U.S. Constitution to find specific information about how the U.S. government works and operates. Students will complete response questions in which they must look top specific parts of the Constitution and explain the meaning. Students will also answer questions that require them to search the Constitution and find answers. A copy of the Constitution is required for this activity and is not included. An answer key is included. This product includes a Microsoft Word and PDF version of the resource. If you are interested in other Social Studies and History resources please check out my Project Education Shop.