AHSE 71 HS+ Civics and Government

• Organize a timeline of events leading to the development of the United States Government
• Examine the functions of the three branches of the federal government and how they provide a system of checks and balances for the government as a whole
• Discuss the significance of three specific Amendments included in the Bill of Rights
• Identify and be able to name the current Senator, State Representatives, and Senators of Washington State and the political parties they represent
• Identify and be able to name the current United States President, Vice President, and the Speaker of the House and the political party they represent
• Describe the main responsibilities the President of the United States has while in office and the role of the team working for them, such as their cabinet and advisors
• Research and describe some of the main historical events that occurred in the 1800s, 1900s, and 2000s
• Identify significant geographical landmarks of the United States
• Explain the symbols of the US flag and state the name of the national anthem
• Identify at least two federal holidays