1. Fundamental Economic Principles
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Cause & Effects Relationships
Evaluation
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Role Play
Problem Solving
Debate
Respect
Cooperation
Toleration
Responsibility
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Authority
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Citizenship
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Conflict
Democracy
Diversity
Freedom
Equality
Exchange
Globalization
Government
Individual Rights
Law
Markets
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Scarcity
Taxation
Technology
Trade
Responsibilities
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Revolution
War
Effective
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Foundations of American Government
Fundamental Economic Principles
Personal
Financial Literacy
The Living
Constitution
Federal & State Governments-
3 Branches
American
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Politics & Elections
NC Local Government
America’s Legal System

2. Course Organizer Civics & Economics Grading Policy The Fall 2016
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Civics & Economics
The foundation to becoming a more responsible, independent, and active citizen while learning about the American Revolution, creation of the Constitution, 3 branches of government, personal finance, and macro vs. microeconomics.
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What were the causes and ideas behind the formation of the American government and political identity?
How are the branches and levels of the US government organized in terms of structure, function, and relationships?
In what ways are conflicts resolved in the American Legal System, and how do they interact to effect individual rights?
What knowledge must a citizen possess in order to make informed personal financial decisions; why is this important?
What are the various roles that the individual can take when participating government, and how democracy depends on active civic participation?
How do factors of interdependence with regards to economics, impact a nation, and the successor failure of other nations?
What is the role of the US government to stabilize economic institutions?
How do political systems within and outside of the US work to balance competing interests?
How do risk management strategies empower and protect consumers?
What role do economic factors such as scarcity play in economic decisions?
1st Quarter 37.5%
2nd Quarter 37.5%
Final Exam 25%