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Free Response

Description: This section requires students to write responses demonstrating their ability to analyze political concepts, interpret data, and develop evidence-based arguments.

Multiple Choice

Description: This section tests students' knowledge of U.S. government and politics, including foundational documents, Supreme Court cases, and political processes.

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Argument Essay
Developing an evidence-based argument on a political topic.
  • Counterargument:
    Addressing opposing viewpoints or limitations.
  • Reasoning:
    Connecting evidence to the thesis with logical explanations.
  • Thesis Development:
    Crafting a defensible claim or position.
  • Use of Evidence:
    Incorporating relevant foundational documents or court cases.

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Concept Application
Applying political concepts to real-world scenarios.
  • Explanation:
    Explaining how concepts apply to the scenario.
  • Identification:
    Recognizing key elements in a scenario.
  • Implications:
    Discussing potential outcomes or effects.
  • Scenario Analysis:
    Interpreting a scenario using political concepts.

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Quantitative Analysis
Analyzing and interpreting data presented in various formats.
  • Application:
    Applying data insights to political concepts.
  • Causal Relationships:
    Explaining causes and effects shown in data.
  • Data Interpretation:
    Reading and interpreting graphs, charts, and tables.
  • Trend Analysis:
    Identifying patterns and trends in data.

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SCOTUS Comparison
Comparing a non-required Supreme Court case with a required one.
  • Case Facts:
    Identifying key facts of the cases.
  • Comparison:
    Drawing parallels and contrasts between cases.
  • Constitutional Principles:
    Discussing constitutional issues involved.
  • Reasoning and Decisions:
    Analyzing the Court's reasoning.

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Multiple Choice Categories

Unit 1: Foundations of Democracy
Understanding the philosophical and historical foundations of the U.S. political system.
  • Amendment Process:
    Procedures for changing the Constitution.
  • Anti-Federalist Papers:
    Concerns about the proposed Constitution.
  • Articles of Confederation:
    Strengths and weaknesses of the first U.S. government.
  • Checks and Balances:
    Mechanisms to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
  • Constitutional Convention:
    Compromises and debates over the new Constitution.
  • Declaration of Independence:
    Purpose and key principles.
  • Democratic Ideals:
    Natural rights, social contract, popular sovereignty, republicanism.
  • Federalism:
    Division of power between national and state governments.
  • Federalist Papers:
    Arguments for ratification, especially Federalist No. 10 and No. 51.
  • Separation of Powers:
    Division of government roles into branches.

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Unit 2: Branches of Government
Examining the structure, powers, and interactions of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
  • Appointments and Confirmations:
    Process for selecting federal officials.
  • Budgetary Process:
    Congressional budgeting and appropriations.
  • Checks and Balances:
    Interbranch interactions and limitations.
  • Congressional Structure:
    Bicameralism, House vs. Senate roles.
  • Federal Bureaucracy:
    Role and functions of federal agencies.
  • Judicial Branch:
    Structure of federal courts, Supreme Court jurisdiction.
  • Judicial Review:
    Marbury v. Madison and the power to interpret the Constitution.
  • Legislative Process:
    How a bill becomes a law, committees, filibuster.
  • Powers of Congress:
    Enumerated and implied powers.
  • Presidential Powers:
    Formal and informal powers, executive orders.

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Unit 3: Civil Liberties & Rights
Understanding constitutional protections of civil liberties and civil rights.
  • Affirmative Action:
    Policies and Supreme Court rulings.
  • Bill of Rights:
    First ten amendments and their protections.
  • Civil Rights Movement:
    Key events and legislation.
  • Due Process Rights:
    Protections in criminal proceedings.
  • Equal Protection:
    14th Amendment and anti-discrimination laws.
  • Freedom of Religion:
    Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses.
  • Freedom of Speech:
    Limits and protections under the First Amendment.
  • Landmark Supreme Court Cases:
    Significant decisions affecting liberties and rights.
  • Right to Privacy:
    Implied rights and landmark cases like Roe v. Wade.
  • Selective Incorporation:
    Applying the Bill of Rights to the states via the 14th Amendment.

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Unit 4: Political Ideologies
Exploring how cultural factors influence political attitudes and ideologies.
  • Demographic Influences:
    Impact of age, race, gender, religion on politics.
  • Policy Preferences:
    Differences in views on economic and social issues.
  • Political Culture:
    Shared values and beliefs about government.
  • Political Ideologies:
    Conservative, liberal, libertarian perspectives.
  • Political Socialization:
    Factors that shape political beliefs.
  • Public Opinion:
    Measuring and interpreting polls.

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Unit 5: Political Participation
Understanding how citizens engage with the political process.
  • Campaign Finance:
    Regulations and Supreme Court rulings.
  • Elections and Campaigns:
    Election cycles, primaries, general elections.
  • Electoral Systems:
    Single-member districts, Electoral College.
  • Interest Groups:
    Influence on policy and government.
  • Media and Politics:
    Impact of news and social media.
  • Political Action Committees:
    Role in funding campaigns.
  • Political Parties:
    Role and function in the political system.
  • Social Movements:
    Collective efforts to promote change.
  • Voter Behavior:
    Factors influencing turnout and choices.
  • Voting Rights:
    Expansion of suffrage and voting amendments.

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