Unit 1A Origins and Foundations of Government

The Origins and Foundations of Government will be the main focus of this unit. Below are two sections. The first deals with some handouts. Print them out if you need an extra. The second section is a set of videos used in this unit as well as videos that serve as enrichment resources.

Class resources:

Note Outlines Purposes of Government and Crash Course Notes

Notes Outlines Presidential vs Parliamentary Democracies

Notes Outlines Authoritarian vs Democratic Governments

Crash Course #1 Worksheet (Honors Only)

Unit 1A Test Review

Unit 1A Vocabulary List

Class Videos: These videos can serve as an extra explanation of some of the material covered and may or may not be used in class.

Crash Course Government and Politics #1: Introduction to Government and Video Questions

Crash Course Government and Politics #46: Market Economy

Unitary, Confederation, and Federal Governments