Learning Domain: American History: The Founding Principles, Civics and Government

Standard: Analyze the structures of national, state and local governments in terms of ways they are organized to maintain order, security, welfare of the public and the protection of citizens (e.g., federalism, the three branches, court system, jurisdictions, judicial process, agencies, etc.).

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Learning Domain: American History: The Founding Principles, Civics and Government

Standard: Evaluate the U.S. Constitution as a living Constitution in terms of how the words in the Constitution and Bill of Rights have been interpreted and applied throughout their existence (e.g. precedents, rule of law, Stare decisis, judicial review, supremacy, equal protections, establishment clause, symbolic speech, due process, right to privacy, etc.).

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Learning Domain: American History: The Founding Principles, Civics and Government

Standard: Explain ways laws have been influenced by political parties, constituents, interest groups, lobbyists, the media and public opinion (e.g., extension of suffrage, labor legislation, civil rights legislation, military policy, environmental legislation, business regulation and educational policy).

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Learning Domain: American History: The Founding Principles, Civics and Government

Standard: Analyze America's two-party system in terms of the political and economic views that led to its emergence and the role that political parties play in American politics (e.g., Democrat, Republican, promotion of civic responsibility, Federalists, Anti-Federalists, Influence of third parties, precincts, the political spectrum, straight ticket, canvass, planks, platform, etc.).

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Learning Domain: American History: The Founding Principles, Civics and Government

Standard: Analyze the election process at the national, state and local levels in terms of the checks and balances provided by qualifications and procedures for voting (e.g., civic participation, public hearings, forums, at large voting, petition, local initiatives, local referendums, voting amendments, types of elections, etc.).

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Learning Domain: American History: The Founding Principles, Civics and Government

Standard: Evaluate how debates on power and authority between Federalists and Anti-Federalists have helped shape government in the United States over time (e.g., Hamilton, Jefferson, Madison, Federalist Papers, strong central government, protection of individual rights, Elastic Clause, Bill of Rights, etc.).

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Learning Domain: American History: The Founding Principles, Civics and Government

Standard: Analyze the roles of citizens of North Carolina and the United States in terms of responsibilities, participation, civic life and criteria for membership or admission (e.g., voting, jury duty, lobbying, interacting successfully with government agencies, organizing and working in civic groups, volunteering, petitioning, picketing, running for political office, residency, etc.).

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Learning Domain: American History: The Founding Principles, Civics and Government

Standard: Compare lawmaking processes of federal, state and local governments (e.g., committee system, legislative process, bills, laws, veto, Filibuster, Cloture, Proposition, etc.).

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Learning Domain: American History: The Founding Principles, Civics and Government

Standard: Compare citizenship in the American constitutional democracy to membership in other types of governments (e.g., right to privacy, civil rights, responsibilities, political rights, right to due process, equal protection under the law, participation, freedom, etc.).

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Learning Domain: American History: The Founding Principles, Civics and Government

Standard: Evaluate the fundamental principles of American politics in terms of the extent to which they have been used effectively to maintain constitutional democracy in the United States (e.g., rule of law, limited government, democracy, consent of the governed, etc.).

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Learning Domain: American History: The Founding Principles, Civics and Government

Standard: Analyze the principles and ideals underlying American democracy in terms of how they promote freedom (e.g., separation of powers, rule of law, limited government, democracy, consent of the governed / individual rights - life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, self-government, representative democracy, equal opportunity, equal protection under the law, diversity, patriotism, etc.).

Degree of Alignment: Not Rated (0 users)