Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- The functions of each of the three branches of the Federal Government and the three branches of Alabama's government.
- The functions of the local government.
- The organizational structure of local, state and Federal Courts.
Skills
Students are able to:
- Locate state and federal political districts and geographic districts in Alabama on a map.
- Cite evidence in primary source documents to support important concepts of American Government.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- The structure of government at the federal and state level and the unique duties and functions of each are set forth by the U.S. and Alabama Constitutions.
Vocabulary
- branches: executive, legislative, judicial
- duties
- functions
- organization
- jurisdiction
- federal
- districts
- separation of powers
- checks and balances
