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Grades 9-12

Government and the Citizen [Civics and Government]

Standard 1:

The student understands the structure, functions, and purposes of government and how the principles and values of American democracy are reflected in American constitutional government. (SS.C.1.4)
  1. understands the nature of political authority and the nature of the relationship between government and civil society in limited governments (e.g. constitutional democracies) and unlimited governments (e.g. totalitarian regimes).
  2. understands the ideas that led to the creation of limited government in the United States (e.g., ideas of natural rights philosophy, and the concept of popular sovereignty).
  3. understands how the overall design and specific features of the Constitution prevent the abuse of power by aggregating power at the national, state, and local levels; dispersing power among different levels of government; and using a system of checks and balances (e.g., federalism).
  4. understands the role of special interest groups, political parties, the media, public opinion, and majority/ minority conflicts on the development of public policy and the political process.
Standard 2:

The student understands the role of the citizen in American democracy. (SS.C.2.4)
  1. develops and defines his or her own political beliefs and tendencies.
  2. assesses the role that his or her own political behavior plays in determining the flow of power through our political system and for resolving conflicts in a pluralistic society.
  3. understands issues of personal concern: the rights and responsibilities of the individual under the U.S. Constitution, the importance of civil liberties, the role of conflict resolution and compromise, and issues involving ethical behavior in politics.
  4. understands the distinction between citizens and noncitizens (aliens) and the process by which aliens may become citizens.
  5. understands how personal, political, and economic rights are secured by constitutional government and by such means as the rule of law, checks and balances, an independent judiciary, and a vigilant citizenry.
  6. understands the argument that personal, political, and economic rights reinforce each other.
  7. knows the points at which citizens can monitor or influence the process of public policy formation.