Lesson 1.2: Types of Democracy
Enduring Understanding: A balance between governmental power and individual rights has been a hallmark (or important piece) of American political development.Learning Objectives: Students will be able to explain how models of representative democracy are visible in major institutions, policies, events, or debates in the United States.
Essential Knowledge: Representative democracies can take several forms along this scale:
- Participatory democracy, which emphasizes broad participation in politics and civil society
- Pluralist democracy, which recognizes group-based activism by non-governmental interests striving for impact on political decision making
- Elite democracy, which emphasizes limited participation in politics and civil society
Debrief 1.2:
John Locke and the Social Contract:
Click Here for Reading and answer the following questions in your notebook...
- How does John Locke view human behavior, or human nature in its “natural state?”
- What are the consequences and benefits of living under an organized government in Locke's opinion? (What do we sacrifice?)
- Under what conditions does John Locke believe people have the right to form a new government? Where can this idea be found in American political foundations?
Activity #1: Declaration of Independence Re-Write
Activity #2: Declaration of Independence ASAP
Who is the Author, What is the Setting, Who is the Audience, What is the Purpose?
Activity #3: Lesson 1 and 2 Quick Check on AP Classroom
