CHS Social Studies Resources
Principles of United States Government
Primary Documents Key Figures and Topics
Prezi on European Influence on the Development of the American Government
Democracy in America: Grade Saver Excerpts from Democracy in America
The Preamble Explained The Constitution: Sumarries, and Explanations
Current Government Action & 6 Purposes of the Preamble
Lesson on the Purposes of Government and the Preamble
Public Good & Individual Rights Founding Fathers & Limited Government
Federalist #10 Federalist #51 Federalist #78 Implied Powers of Congress
Constutution Outlines, and Definitions
Branches of Government
Primary Documents
Article 1: The Legislative Branch Steps to Amend the Constitution
Tennessee State Legislators Article 2: The Executive Branch
Article 3: The Legislative Branch Judicial Selection in the States
The Legislative Branch The Executive Branch The Judicial Branch
Federal Judicial Branch Federal Legislative Branch Federal Executive Branch
The Supreme Court and the Constitution
Primary Documents
Judicial Activisim and Judicial Restraint
The Warren and Rehnquist Courts
Marbury vs. Madison Teacher Resources & Handouts
Brief Summary of the McCulloc v. Maryland Case
United States v. Nixon A Living Constitution?
American Government
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Fundamentals of a Free Society
Primary Documents
Selected Speeches and Writings by Abraham Lincoln
Speeches of Thomas Jefferson Speeches of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Speeches of Ronald Reagan 10 Principles of a Free Society
"What is a good definitiion of a Free Society?" Civil Society: Expanding Opportunity
The Future Role of Civil Society Religious Diversity in America
The Relationship of Government and Civil Society in Constitutional Government
Federal Government and the Economy
A Mixed Economy A Mixed Economy: The Role of the Market
Governments Fiscal Policies Fiscal Policies: Taking and Giving Away
Expansionary Fiscal Policy Tax and Fiscal Policy Public Goods and Services
Slide Share: Goods and Services Provided by Government
The Role of Government in Providing Public Goods
Federal Spending: Where Does the Money Go Budge Functions
How US Deficit & Debt Differ & Effect Each Other Borrowing and the Federal Budget
Civil Rights
Primary Documents
Civil Rights Movement Civil Rights Timeline
Civil Rights Legislation, Supreme Court Cases & Activities
Pieces of Legislation During the Civil Rights Movement
Civil Rights Legislation Women's Rights Movement in the U.S.
Women's Rights Movement 1848-1920 Women Who Faught for the Vote
Civil Rights and Legislation for Minority Groups and the Disabled
Influence of Media
Article Expressing the Importance of Free Press
Article Expressing that Democracy Relies on a Free and Responsible Press
5 Lesson Plans Devoted to The Importance of Free and Responsible Press
Mass Media and the Transformation of American Politics
Effects of Electronic Media on Democratic Attitudes
5 Ways Social Media Will Change Political Campaigns in 2014
Elections and the Political Process
Origins and Role of Political Parties
Historical Analysis of the Presidential Nominating Process
Understanding the Presidential Nomination Process
Presidential Primaries and Caucuses
The Role of Campaign Advertising Reapportionment, Redistricting, and Electors
The Role of Public Opinion Polls in Democracy The Electoral College
How to Participate in Government The Role of the People
The National Democratic Institute: Citizen Involvement Direct Democracy
Federal Power
Primary Documents
The Supremacy Clause Checks & Balances
Detailed Steps of the Process of Lawmaking Lobbyists
The Role of Media in Lawmaking Federal, State, and Local Court Differences
The Difference Between State and Federal Courts
The Relationship Between Federal, State, and Local Courts
President Kennedy's Decision Making During the Cuban Missile Crisis
Presidential Decision in The War Powers Act
Evolution of Presidential Decision Making Process as it Relates to War
The Constitutional Role of Congress and the President in the Area of Foreign Affairs
Tennessee State and Local Government
Primary Documents
Tennessee Constitution Details and History
Tennessee Constitution and Legislation
Checks and Balances in State Government Separation of Powers
The TN Court System Understanding Your Court System (Tennessee)
Circut, Criminal, and Chancery Courts Purpose and Function of Tennessee Courts
Tennessee Executive Branch State and Local Government Relationships
Tennessee State Government and Departments Within it
Types of Local Government in TN Govenpr Bill Haslam
Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens
Primary Documents
Free Speech Freedom of Religion Freedom of the Press
Freedom of Assembly & Petition The Right to Privacy
The Economic Bill of Rights Economic Rights
The Legal Obligation of Citizens to Obey the Law
Civic Responsibility Lesson Plans for Civic Mindedness
Rights, Rules, & Responsibilities of Citizens
Relationship Between Obligation and Rights of Citizens
Immigration Services U.S. Citizenship 4 Ways to Become a U.S. Citizen