Civics Summative Assessment
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
- What knowledge, skills, and dispositions (intention to act) does a person need in order to be a powerful civic actor in our democracy and in our community?
- How will I use my rights and responsibilities to promote the common good in our democracy and community?
ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS:
- Democracy is a system of government based on big ideas. One of these ideas is that the power of government comes from the people. Another is that people must be informed and participate for our democracy and government to work.
- Individuals in a democracy have many rights. These rights allow them to exercise their power. But these rights are limited, and some individuals’ rights are more limited than others.
U.S. Federal Constitution Exam
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Pick 1 of the following:
Option #1: What Every 8th Grader in Chicago Should Know
Option #2: Persuasive Essay - 8th Grader Use Power to Create Change
Option #3: Analyze a Final Case Study of a Powerful Civic Actor
Option #4: U.S. President Report Card (Email Mr. Streit for your randomly selected President)
# | U.S. Presidents | Random Student Selection - Option #4 | Final GPA |
1
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George Washington
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-
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N/A
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2
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John Adams
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McKenzie Gerber
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3.0
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3
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Thomas Jefferson
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-
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N/A
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4
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James Madison
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Mabel Stevens
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3.22
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5
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James Monroe
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-
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N/A
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6
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John Quincy Adams
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-
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N/A
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7
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Andrew Jackson
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Karan Muthuraman
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2.11
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8
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Martin Van Buren
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-
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N/A
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9
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William Henry Harrison
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His term in office was too short to judge.
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N/A
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10
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John Tyler
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-
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N/A
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11
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James K. Polk
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-
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N/A
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12
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Zachary Taylor
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-
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N/A
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13
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Millard Fillmore
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-
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N/A
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14
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Franklin Pierce
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Maille Retzloff
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1.3
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15
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James Buchanan
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-
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N/A
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16
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Abraham Lincoln
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-
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N/A
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17
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Andrew Johnson
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-
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N/A
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18
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Ulysses S. Grant
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Evan Owens
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3.4
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19
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Rutherford B. Hayes
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-
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N/A
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20
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James A. Garfield
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-
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N/A
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21
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Chester Arthur
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-
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N/A
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22/24
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Grover Cleveland
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-
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N/A
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23
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Benjamin Harrison
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-
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N/A
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25
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William McKinley
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Aliyah Kamara
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3.52
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26
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Theodore Roosevelt
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Sienna Feller
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3.22
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27
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William Howard Taft
|
-
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N/A
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28
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Woodrow Wilson
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Brandon Copenhaver
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MSG
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29
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Warren G. Harding
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-
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N/A
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30
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Calvin Coolidge
|
-
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N/A
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31
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Herbert Hoover
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Tommy Chen
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MSG
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32
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Franklin D. Roosevvelt
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Sarah Sabo
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-
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33
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Harry S. Truman
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-
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N/A
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34
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Leo Jeon
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3.56
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35
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John F. Kennedy
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Jayln Keifer
|
3.72
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36
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Lyndon B. Johnson
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Max Oppenheim
|
2.44
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37
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Richard M. Nixon
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-
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N/A
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38
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Gerald Ford
|
-
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N/A
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39
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Jimmy Carter
|
-
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N/A
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40
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Ronald Reagan
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Isabella Kelly
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2.89
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41
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George H.W. Bush
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-
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N/A
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42
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Bill Clinton
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Ella Cutler
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3.22
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43
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George W. Bush
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-
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N/A
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44
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Barach Obama
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Ariya Thompson
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3.56
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45
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Donald J. Trump
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History can not judge a President while still in office.
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N/A
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U.S. Federal Constitution Test Prep
Mr.Streit's Federal Constitution Flashcards
Download 2 or 3 at a time and practice remembering them.
Come back when you have and download a few more.

- 1 - Sons of Liberty, Boston Tea Party, Patrick Henry.doc
- 2 - 1st Continental Congress, 2nd Continental Congress, George Washington.doc
- 3 - Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson, Unalienable Rights.doc
- 4 - Weaknesses of The Articles of Confederation, Shays Rebellion.doc
- 5 - Constitutional Convention, Independence Hall.doc
- 6 - New Jersey Plan, Virgina Plan.doc
- 7 - 17th Am, Common Man, Ratifying Const.doc
- 8 - Federalists, Anit-Federalists.doc
- 9 - Democracy, Purpose of Bill of Rights.doc
- 10 - Preamble, Branches of Gov., Articles and Amendments.doc
- 11 - 1st & last Amendment, Supreme Law of the Land, Constitution Established.doc
- 12 - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Amendments.doc
- 13 - 4th, 5th, 6th Amendments.doc
- 14 - 7th, 8th, 9th Amdendments.doc
- 15 - 10th Amendment, Purpose of Branches, 2 Houses of Congress.doc
- 16 - Number of Senators-Reps, salaries, vacancies.doc
- 17 - Qualifications -Terms of Sen - Reps.doc
- 18 - Duties of Sen. - Reps., Sen. numbers.doc
- 19 - Presiding officers, congressional numbers, quorum.doc
- 20 - Revenue Bills, Congressional Records, Election years.doc
- 21 - What is a bill, Overriding Presidential Veto.doc
- 22 - Pocket Veto, Greatest Power.doc
- 23 - Expressed, Enumerated, Implied Powers.doc
- 24 - Elastic Clause, Ex Post Facto, Habeas Corpus.doc
- 25 - Full Faith, Credit Clause, President, Vice-President.doc
- 26 - Electing, Qualifications, of Presidents, Salary.doc
- 27 - Order of Succession, Nixon, Impeachment.doc
- 28 - Commander-n-Chief, Term, Duties of President.doc
- 29 - Cabinet Positions, Coining Money.doc
- 30 - Duties of all Cabinet Positions, Electoral Votes.doc
- 31 - More Electoral Votes, Popular Votes, No. of Justices.doc
- 32 - Federal Judges, Impeachment of Judges, Court of Appeals, District Courts.doc
- 33 - Marbury vs Madison, Checks & Balances, Federalism.doc
- 34 - Amending Constitution, Position of Flag.doc
- Bill of Rights.pdf
- Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.pdf
- First 5 Presidents.pdf
U.S. Federal Constitution Prep Classwork & Homework Assignments:
- Analyzing the Bill of Rights WS.doc (homework)
- Library of Congress: The Federalists Papers (use for assignment above)
- DBQ Ratifying the Constitution.docx (classwork/homework)
- Constitution Center Webquest and Review.doc (Suggested Study Guide)
Prep/Resources & Study Guides:
- Mr. Streit's Constitution Study Guide
- Mr. Streit - US Federal Constitution BCB p.50-52 Video Lesson
- Inside the White House: Interactive Tour
- Declaration of Independence Word Scramble
- Reasons for a New Nation
- Forgotten Presidents (Before George Washington)
- Alexander Street: 10 Days - Shays Rebellion Video
- Liberty Kids: Treaty of Paris - Shays Rebellion - Articles of Confederation Video
- Khan Academy: Articles of Confederation & Shays Rebellion Video Lesson
- Bill of Rights Matching Game
- Educational Portal: The Great Compromise Video & Quiz
- Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Game
- Educational Portal: Ratifying the Constitution Video & Quiz
- Battleship: Confederation to Constitution
- YouTube: Schoolhouse Rock - Preamble of the Constitution
- Schoolhouse Rock: Lyrics to Preamble Song
- 3-minute guide to the Bill of Rights
- CRASH COURSE: The Constitution
- CRASH COURSE: Where US Politics Came From
- About.com: US Government
- Rags to Riches: US Constitution Game
- Legislative Branch Video
- Legislative Branch Quiz
- Schoolhouse Rock: I'm Just a Bill
- Kahn Academy: Electoral College Video Lesson
- Who is My Representatives?
- U.S. National Debt Clock
- U.S.A. Government Games: 3 Branches
- Instant Jeopardy: Constitution Review
- PBS: Constitution Games
- iCivics Games
- BrainPop: Sortify Constitution Game
- Practice Constitution Test A.pps
- US Constitution Quiz 1
- US Constitution Quiz 2
- US Constitution Quiz 3
- U.S. Constitution Study Guide
- U.S. Constitution Study Guide 2
- Just For Fun: Sheppard Software - USA Geography Games
- App Store - Countable: Contact Congress and Vote on Bills






IL State Constitution Test Prep
IL State Constitution Test Prep
Resources
- Mr. Streit - Introduction to IL State Constitution Video Lesson BCB p.53-55
- Mr. Streit - IL State Legislative Branch Video Lesson BCB p.56-59
- Mr. Streit - IL State Lawmaking Process Video Lesson BCB p.60-64
- Mr. Streit - IL State Executive & Judicial Branch Video Lesson BCB p.64-69
- Zoom Video - Ald. Osterman City Council & Chicago Politics
- Zoom Video - Congressman Quigley
- Mr. Streit – Chicago City Council & Elections Video Lesson BCB p.69-74
- Mr. Streit - IL State Constitution Review Video Lesson
- IL Policy: Find your IL Senator, Representative, & Chicago Alderman
- IL State Constitution (online version)
- IL Constitution Handbook.pdf
- Learning Games: IL State Symbols and Games
- Enchanted Learning: IL Facts, Maps, and Symbols
- IL State Government - Legislative Branch - Great Handout.pdf
- IL Board of Elections (Voter Services)
- City of Chicago: Ward, Alderman, Parking Zone Look-Up
- IL State Library of History: Elijah Lovejoy
- Elijah Lovejoy and John Brown [from Ken Burns' "Civil War"]
- State Taxes: IL vs. Neighboring States (Video)
- Bloomberg: 5 Reasons Why Chicago Is In Worse Shape Than Detriot (Bankruptcy)
Prep & Study
- Mr Streit's IL State Constitution Study Guide
- Quizlet: IL State Constitution FLASHCARDS
- IL State Constitution Study Guide
- IL State Constitution Study Guide 2
- IL State Constitution Study Guide 3
- IL State Constitution practice tests/quizzes
- IL State Constitution Quiz 2
- IL State Constitution Quiz 3
- IL State Constitution games
- Illinois State Constitution - 50 Questions.ppt (Mr. Streit class review resource)
IL State Constitution Webquest / Study Guide