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Government and Politics: Civics for the American Experiment Inquiry Organizer Playlist

Historical documents with "We the People" highlighted, surrounded by other aged papers and a quill pen.
Unit 1: Foundation of American Self-Government Inquiry Organizer
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How and why was the United States government formed?
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Unit 2: Federalism Inquiry Organizer
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How does the division of power and shared responsibilities between federal and state governments affect the authority and purpose of government at each level?
The U.S. Capitol building dome with a statue on top, against a white background.
Unit 3: The Legislative Branch Inquiry Organizer
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How does the structure of government influence the process of lawmaking and reflect the will of the people?
The White House façade featuring columns and a central fountain.
Unit 4: The President and the Bureaucracy Inquiry Organizer
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What is the legitimate exercise of executive powers?
The U.S. Supreme Court building with columns and an American flag flying.
Unit 5: The Judiciary Inquiry Organizer
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What is the role of courts in the American constitutional order?
A person placing a ballot in a transparent voting box featuring the American flag.
Unit 6: Political Participation and Elections Inquiry Organizer
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How do we work through existing civic and political institutions to achieve a healthy civic society?
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Unit 7: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Inquiry Organizer
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How do individuals, groups, and the government interact to protect and promote civil rights and civil liberties in the United States?