Week Standard Topic

ES 1 I can explain the purpose of the balance of power system Balance of Power
in the United States government.

ES 2 I can describe/identify the key roles and functions of the Executive Branch
Executive branch.

ES 3 I can describe the key roles and functions of the Legislative Branch
Legislative branch.

ES 4 I can describe the key roles and functions of the Judicial Judicial Branch
branch, including identifying key court cases.

ES 5 I can analyze the political spectrum and begin to find Political

where my own beliefs lie Parties/Beliefs

ES 6 I can describe the election process for the President of Elections

the United States of America

ES 7 I can explain the role of the individual/citizen in a Political

democratic government. Participation

ES 8 I can trace the evolution of civil liberties and rights Civil Rights and
throughout our nation’s history. Liberties

ES 9 I can explain the key economic problem of scarcity as it Economic Basics

relates to various economic systems

ES 10 I can explain how supply and demand influences price Supply & Demand
and quantity.

ES 11 I can identify and compare different business Business

organizations Organizations
I can demonstrate my understanding by creating a
business model.

ES 12 I can understand the relationship between unemployment Macro

and inflation and the government’s response to these
problems.

ES 13 I can create and maintain a hypothetical budget as a Budgeting

young adult in the Bay Area.

ES 14 I know how to establish and maintain personal credit and Credit/Banking

the effects of my spending behavior.

ES 15 Review/Dead Week Review