A Republic If You Can Keep It 2.0

Daily Schedule for a 10 Week Course Semester 2.0
Course Intro 2.0
Chapter 1 – Movements Leading to Independence (Overview) 2.0
10 Topics
1.1 – The Dawning of Independence 2.0
1.2 – Who Shot First? 2.0
1.3 – Pastors Pave the Way for Independence 2.0
1.4 – Independence Declared 2.0
1.5 – Five Pillars of Exceptionalism 2.0
1.6 – The Price of Freedom 2.0
1.7 Shaping an Independent Republic 2.0
1.8 – Four Types of Law 2.0
1.9 – Unique Elements of the New Republic 2.0
Chapter 1 Test 2.0
Chapter 2 – Governing Under the Constitution (Overview) 2.0
9 Topics
2.1 – Creating the Constitutional Republic 2.0
2.2 – Getting Started Under the New Constitution 2.0
2.3 – Design of the Legislative Branch 2.0
2.4 – Enumerated Powers: The Do’s of Congress 2.0
2.5 – Watch Out for the Loopholes! 2.0
2.6 – Military Powers & More! 2.0
2.7 – Choosing the President 2.0
2.8 – Orders, Oaths and Duties 2.0
Chapter 2 Test 2.0
Chapter 3 – Federal Courts, Civil Liberties, & Civil Rights 2.0
9 Topics
3.1 – Demystifying the Judicial System 2.0
3.2 – The Federal Courts & Impeachment 2.0
3.3 – Supreme, Yet Not So Supreme! 2.0
3.4 – The 1st Amendment 2.0
3.5 – The 2nd Amendment 2.0
3.6 – The 3rd through 10th Amendments 2.0
3.7 – Civil Justice 2.0
3.8 – Decisions, Decisions! 2.0
Chapter 3 Test 2.0
Chapter 4 – Political Parties & Interest Groups 2.0
3 Topics
4.1 – Political Parties 2.0
4.2 – Interest Groups 2.0
Chapter 4 Test 2.0
Chapter 5 – Political Beliefs & Behavior 2.0
6 Topics
5.1 – Left or Right? 2.0
5.2 – Beliefs Matter! 2.0
5.3 – Recurring Issues 2.0
5.4 – Rights & Duties 2.0
5.5 – Voting 2.0
Chapter 5 Test 2.0
Final Exam 2.0
Glossary of Terms 2.0
Appendix 2.0
5 Topics
The Virginia Declaration of Rights 2.0
The Declaration of Independence 2.0
The Articles of Confederation 2.0
Northwest Ordinance 2.0
The U.S. Constitution 2.0
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1.5 – Five Pillars of Exceptionalism 2.0

A Republic If You Can Keep It 2.0 Chapter 1 – Movements Leading to Independence (Overview) 2.0 1.5 – Five Pillars of Exceptionalism 2.0

As stated in the introduction to this course, the American system of government has produced truly exceptional results. For a more detailed discussion of the Declaration principles that produced these results, watch the following video:

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