Chapter 1 American Government: Roots, Context, and Culture ...........................1  Chapter Overview 1  Lecture Suggestions 1  Class Activities 16  Research Activities 20  Participation Activities 23  Suggested Readings 24 Chapter 2 The Constitution ................................................................................ 29  Chapter Overview 29  Lecture Suggestions 29  Class Activities 56  Research Activities 60  Participation Activities 64  Suggested Readings 65 Chapter 3 The Federal System ............................................................................ 70  Chapter Overview 70  Lecture Suggestions 70  Class Activities 92  Research Activities 96  Participation Activities 98  Suggested Readings 100 Chapter 4 Civil Liberties .................................................................................... 105  Chapter Overview 105  Lecture Suggestions 105  Class Activities 126  Research Activities 129