Unit 1 – Foundations of American Democracy

Chapter 1 – The Nature of Power, Politics, and Government

• The Power to Rule
• The Foundations of Government
• Politics and Political Activity
• Political Games People Play

Chapter 2 – Comparing Forms of Government

• The Origins and Evolution of Government
• Forms of Government in Today's World
• The Distribution of Power in Governments Today
• Economic Systems Around the World

Chapter 3 – The Roots of American Democracy

• Ideas That Shaped Colonial Views on Government
• From Ideas to Independence: The American Revolution
• Putting Ideas to Work: Framing New Constitutions
• Ratifying the Constitution

Chapter 6 – Federalism: National, State, and Local Powers

• The Establishment of a Federal System
• The Evolution of Federalism
• State Governments in a Federal System
• Local Governments