1. Government and Economics
Mr. Verna
Room 157

2. Welcome Back!

3. Anybody have a mom like this?

4. ME…

5. ABOUT MR. VERNA… From Ridley Park (Delaware County, PA)
Attended Ridley High School
Undergrad at St. Joe’s University
Post Grad work at Penn State University
Family: Wife (Michele) and 2yr. old Daughter (Alexa)

6. Course Overview This course is designed to….
1. Help students explore and understand the inner workings of the United States’ Government and its’ three separate branches.
2. Take a look at the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the freedoms they protect.

7. Course Overview cont. This course is designed to…
3. Take an in depth look at the Executive Branch and the powers of the President.
4. Provide insight into the power of the Judicial Branch and the law making abilities of the Legislative Branch.
5. Describe the American Economic System and the role it plays within the World’s Economic System.

8. Course Grading Grades will be based on a points system.
Each assignment will be worth a certain number of points and the final grade will be determined by the total points earned.
Assignments will include: homework, quizzes, tests, projects, and current events assignments... Late assignments will be accepted at a 5-20 point penalty.
There will be a research paper required for the class (but this is still under development).

9. Important Odds and Ends…
Materials:
The following is needed EVERYDAY
for class:
1. One Binder with Notebook paper
2. One pen or pencil
3. One Highlighter (any color)

10. Important Odds and Ends cont.
Class Expectations:
Arrive to class on time.
Come to class prepared (Yes, this includes a pen/pencil!!)
Treat your classmates and your teacher with respect (there will be no toleration for insults, foul language, fighting, etc…)
Give your best effort!

11. Units of Study Unit 1: A Tradition of Democracy
Chapter 1: We the People
Chapter 2: Foundations of Government
Chapter 3: The United States Government
Chapter 4: Rights and Responsibilities
Unit 2: The Federal Government
Chapter 5: The Legislative Branch
Chapter 6: The Executive Branch
Chapter 7: The Judicial Branch
Unit 4: The Citizen in Government
Chapter 10: Electing Leaders
Chapter 11: The Political System
Chapter 12: Paying for Government
Unit 6: The American Economy
Chapter 17: The Economic System
Chapter 20: Economic Challenges
Chapter 21: The U.S. Economy and the World

12. How to Survive Mr. Verna’s Class
Be respectful… to everybody.
Give your best effort. Participate in class discussions.
Come prepared everyday.
If you’re a fan of… The “U”, Ohio State, Notre Dame, The Red Sox, the Penguins, or the Blackhawks… you FAIL.
Have a sense of humor!!!