2006 8th Grade Government Unit:

Each student receives a packet of information concerning the structure and function of the American government.  This packet includes sources of information, requirements of each section, and quiz dates.  The packet is too large to reproduce here, however, quiz dates are listed below.  Significant class time is spent on each aspect of this unit, however students will need to practice and prepare outside of the class as well.  

Preamble Quiz:                       2/15/06

Federalism Quiz:                     2/21/06

Seperation of Powers Quiz:    2/28/06

Checks and Balances Quiz:     3/3/06

Bill of Rights Quiz:   3/17/06

Amendments Quiz:  3/22/06

Bill to Law Quiz                     3/29/06

Voting Quiz                            3/31/06