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All resources in OpenStax American Government 3e
American Government Chapter One Powerpoint
(View Complete Item Description)This is a powerpoint for chapter one of the text. Faculty using this text can use it as a jumping off place to create their own slideshows for the class.
Material Type: Lecture
American Government Chapter Three Powerpoint
(View Complete Item Description)This is a powerpoint with an outline of chapter 3 of the text.
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American Government Powerpoint Chapter 4
(View Complete Item Description)This is a powerpoint for chapter FOUR of the text. Faculty using this text can use it as a jumping off place to create their own slideshows for the class.
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Texas Government 2.0
(View Complete Item Description)This is a complete course on Texas State and local government.
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American Government
(View Complete Item Description)American Government is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of the single-semester American government course. This title includes innovative features designed to enhance student learning, including Insider Perspective features and a Get Connected Module that shows students how they can get engaged in the political process. The book provides an important opportunity for students to learn the core concepts of American government and understand how those concepts apply to their lives and the world around them. American Government includes updated information on the 2016 presidential election.Senior Contributing AuthorsGlen Krutz (Content Lead), University of OklahomaSylvie Waskiewicz, PhD (Lead Editor)
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American Government 3e
(View Complete Item Description)American Government is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of the single-semester American government course. This title includes innovative features designed to enhance student learning, including Insider Perspective features and a Get Connected Module that shows students how they can get engaged in the political process. The book provides an important opportunity for students to learn the core concepts of American government and understand how those concepts apply to their lives and the world around them. American Government includes updated information on the 2016 presidential election.
Material Type: Textbook
U.S. History, The Americas, Europe, and Africa Before 1492, The Americas
(View Complete Item Description)By the end of this section, you will be able to:Locate on a map the major American civilizations before the arrival of the SpanishDiscuss the cultural achievements of these civilizationsDiscuss the differences and similarities between lifestyles, religious practices, and customs among the native peoples
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PS 201: Introduction to United States Government and Politics
(View Complete Item Description)Course documents for Introduction to United States Government and Politics. The following sections are included: 1) Syllabus for the course 2) Tentative schedule of activities for the course 3) Five Units of study with all reading and writing assignments linked on the activity sheets. Course Description: Political Science 201 examines the Constitution and its major themes: separation of powers, federalism, judicial review, checks and balances, limited government, and individual liberties. The course includes examination of the basic principles of American democracy, the philosophical and historical roots of the American political system, and the relationship between the major institutions of our government with each other and the people. The politics of American democracy will be explored through an analysis of political ideology, political parties, voting, special interest group behavior, and public opinion. Individual liberties and civil rights will be examined in the context of the evolving American nation.
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Powerpoint Chapter Two
(View Complete Item Description)This is a powerpoint for chapter TWO of the text. Faculty using this text can use it as a jumping off place to create their own slideshows for the class.
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100 People: A World Portrait
(View Complete Item Description)This website gives you the opportunity see the world through different people all over the world on a variety of topics. Watch videos, see lesson plans about global issues and looking at it from a lense of focus on 100 people.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Diagram/Illustration, Interactive, Lesson, Reading, Teaching/Learning Strategy
OpenStax American Government 3e Audiobook
(View Complete Item Description)Brian Barrick of Los Angeles Harbor College and Sarah Arya of California State University, Long Beach created an audiobook of OpenStax's American Government 3e, featuring audio recordings of all 17 chapters. You can choose your preferred platform or listen directly on their website.
Material Type: Textbook