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1 A Correlation of Magruder s American Government South Carolina Edition 2014 South Carolina Social Studies Academic Standards

2 , Table of Contents USG USG USG USG

3 , USG-1 The student will demonstrate an understanding of foundational political theory, concepts, and application. SE/TE: Government and the State, 4 11; Forms of Government, 12 18; Basic Concepts of Democracy, 20 24; Basic Concepts of Democracy, 20 25; Our Political Beginnings, 30 34; Comparative Political Systems, ; Origins of the Modern State, ; Ideas and Revolutions, ; Transitions to Democracy, ; Case Studies in Democracy, ; State Government, SC31-SCSC33; Local Government, SC34- SC35; Roots in Landmark English Documents, SC36; Influences of the Enlightenment, SC37; Balancing State and Federal Powers, SC38-39; American Political Culture, SC40-SC41 TE Only: Separation of Powers, SC T42; Discuss Enlightenment Influences on U.S. Government, SC T43; American Political Culture, SC T46 Enduring Understanding: To appreciate the governmental system of the United States, citizens must understand the nature and purpose of government in general. An understanding of basic political ideas allows nations to organize and structure the institutions of government in the most effective, logical manner. To understand and evaluate basic governmental function, organization, and effectiveness, the student will utilize the knowledge and skills set forth in the following indicators: USG-1.1 Analyze political theories related existence, necessity, and purpose of government, including natural rights, balance of the public and private interests, and physical and economic security. SE/TE: The Purpose of Government, 9; Basic Concepts of Democracy, 20 25; Our Political Beginnings, 30 34; also see: Magna Carta, 580, 654, 666, 781; Mayflower Compact, 782; Hobbes, Thomas, 7, 8, 653; Locke, John, 8, 9, 33, 38, 55, 653, 784; Rousseau, Jean Jacques, 8, 54, 55, 785; Montesquieu, Baron de, 40, 55, 653; Influences of the Enlightenment, SC37 TE Only: Discuss Enlightenment Influences on U.S. Government, SC T43 3

4 , USG-1.2 Analyze components of government and the governing process, including politics, power, authority, sovereignty, legitimacy, public institutions, efficacy, and civic life. SE/TE: What is Government?, 4; Forms of Government, 12 18; Basic Concepts of Democracy, 20 24; Comparative Political Systems, ; Origins of the Modern State, ; Ideas and Revolutions, ; Transitions to Democracy, ; Case Studies in Democracy, ; Quick Study Guide and Assessment, ; State Government, SC31-SC35 USG-1.3 Evaluate the role and relationship of the citizen to government in democratic, republican, authoritarian, and totalitarian systems. SE/TE: Forms of Government, 12 18; Basic Concepts of Democracy, 20 24; Comparative Political Systems, ; Origins of the Modern State, ; Ideas and Revolutions, ; Transitions to Democracy, ; World Democracies Today, ; Unlimited/Limited Government, SC36 TE Only: A Republican Government, SC T42 4

5 , USG-1.4 Analyze the institutional and organizational structure of government that allows it to carry out its purpose and function effectively, including the branches of government and legitimate bureaucratic institutions. SE/TE: Federal Government, 16 17; Basic Principles, 68 75; The Legislative Branch: Congress, , The National Legislature, , The House of Representatives, , The Senate, , The Members of Congress, , The Powers of Congress, , The Expressed Powers of Money and Commerce, , Other Expressed Powers, , Implied Powers, , The Nonlegislative Powers, , Congress in Action, , Congress Organizes, , Committees in Congress, , The House, , The Senate, ; The Executive Branch, , The Presidency, , Presidential Succession and the Vice Presidency, , The Framer s Plan, , Presidential Nomination, , The Presidential Election, , The Presidency in Action, , The Growth of Presidential Power, , Executive Powers, , Diplomatic and Military Powers, , Legislative and Judicial Powers, ; Government at Work: The Bureaucracy, , Executive Office of the President, , The Cabinet Departments, , Independent Agencies , Financing Government, , Taxes and Other Revenue, , Borrowing and the Public Debt, , Spending and the Budget, , Fiscal and Monetary Policy, ; Foreign Policy and National Defense, , Foreign Affairs and Diplomacy , National Security, , American Foreign Policy Overview, , Foreign Aid and Alliances, ; The Judicial Branch, , The Federal Court System, The National Judiciary, , The Inferior Courts, , The Supreme Court, , The Special Courts, ; State Government, SC31-SC33; Local Government, SC34-SC35 TE Only: State Government, SC T37-SC T39, Local Government, SC T40-SC T41 5

6 , USG-1.5 Evaluate limited government and unlimited government with regard to governance, including rule of law, the role of constitutions, civil rights, political freedom, economic freedom, and the ability of citizens to impact or influence the governing process. USG-1.6 Evaluate the organization of government in confederal, federal, and unitary systems, including the distribution of power and the advantages and disadvantages of each system. SE/TE: Forms of Government, 12 18; Basic Concepts of Democracy, 20 24; Limited Government, 69; Comparative Political Systems, ; Origins of the Modern State, ; Ideas and Revolutions, ; Transitions to Democracy, ; Case Studies in Democracy, ; Quick Study Guide and Assessment, ; Unlimited/Limited Government, SC36 TE Only: Discuss Limited and Unlimited Government, SC T42 SE/TE: Unitary Government, 14 16, 742, 749; Federalism, 92 93; Federalism: Powers Divided, ; The National Government and the 50 States, ; Federalism, 71, 74 75, 80, 143, 269, 378, 522, ; Focus of Government Power, SC38 TE Only: Discuss Government Power, SC T44 Social Studies Literacy Skills for the 21st Century: Evaluate the validity of multiple points of SE/TE: Issues of Our Time, 35, 110, 200, view or biases by using evidence and sound 253, 317, 350, 404, 450, 504, 527, 591, reasoning. 692, 760; Landmark Decisions of the Supreme Court, 76, 310, 410, 600, 624; also see: Chapter Assessment: Analyzing Political Cartoons, 26, 64, 90, 101, 116, 292, 300, 316, 324, 326, 327, 358, 396, 402, 408, 422, 452, 478, 514, 542, 547, 608, 640, 674, 702; Chapter Assessment: Document-Based Assessment, 27, 65, 91, 117, 293, 327, 359, 397, 423, 453, 479, 515, 543, 575, 609, 641, 675, 703 6

7 , Analyze, interpret, and synthesize social studies resources to make inferences and draw conclusions.* *Social studies resources include the following texts, calendars, timelines, maps, mental maps, charts, tables, graphs, flow charts, diagrams, photographs, illustrations, paintings, cartoons, architectural drawings, documents, letters, censuses, artifacts, models, geographic models, aerial photographs, satelliteproduced images, and geographic information systems. SE/TE: Draw inferences and conclusions, S19; Writing About Government & Essential Question, 26, 64, 90, 116, 292, 326, 358, 396, 422, 452, 478, 514, 542, 547, 608, 640, 674, 702; Document-Based Assessment, Pull It Together, 27, 65, 293, 327, 359, 397, 423, 453, 479, 515, 543, 575, 609, 641, 675, 703; Charts: 6, 13, 57, 69, 86, 128, 139, 197, 286, 297, 313, 341, 379, 419, 447, 489, 549, 571, , 696, 754; Diagrams, 489, 535, 712; Graphs, 171, 215, 464, 633, 696; Historical Documents (Analyzing), ; Illustrations, 432, ; Maps: 33, 105, 154, 270, 274, 335, 376, 388, 506, 529, 656, 664, 723, 746; Political Cartoons, 101, 143, 185, 234, 243, 260, 348, 372, 402, 427, 457, 483, 735; Timelines, Model informed participatory citizenship. SE/TE: Citizenship 101, 19, 84, 110, 141, 169, 227, 272, 369, 472, 568, 631, 652, 731 Explain how groups work to challenge traditional institutions and effect change to promote the needs and interests of society. SE/TE: Suffrage, 80, 140, 152, 153, , 616; Suffrage and Civil Rights, ; Diversity and Discrimination in American Society, ; Equality Before the Law, ; Federal Civil Rights Laws, ; also see: Civil Rights Act (1960), 165; Civil Rights Act (1964), , 298, 314, 528, 547, 584, 613, 617, 620, , 628; Title IX, 315, 626, 627, 629; Civil Rights Act (1957), 352; Civil Rights Act (1866), 584 7

8 , USG-2 The student will demonstrate an understanding of foundational American political principles and the historical events and philosophical ideas that shaped the development and application of these principles. SE/TE: The Purpose of Government, 9; Basic Concepts of Democracy, 20 25; Our Political Beginnings, 30 34; The Declaration of Independence, 40-41; The Articles of Confederation, 48-50; Ancient Foundations, ; also see: Magna Carta, 580, 654, 666, 781; Mayflower Compact, 782; Hobbes, Thomas, 7, 8, 653; Locke, John, 8, 9, 33, 38, 55, 653, 784; Rousseau, Jean Jacques, 8, 54, 55, 785; Montesquieu, Baron de, 40, 55, 653; Roots in Landmark English Documents, SC36; Influences of the Enlightenment, SC37 Enduring Understanding: As it exists today, the United States Constitution is a product of numerous influences that were critical not only to its inception but also to its evolution over time. The principles set forth in the Constitution serve as the framework upon which United States government was established and on which it operates today. To understand the advancement of the principles, the student will utilize the knowledge and skills set forth in the following indicators: USG-2.1 Summarize core principles of United States government, including limited government, federalism, checks and balances, separation of powers, rule of law, popular sovereignty, republicanism, individual rights, freedom, equality, and self-government. SE/TE: Limited government, 9, 31, 41, 42, 57, 69 70, 94, 232, 296, , 583, 680, 709, 710; Checks and balances, 57, 71, 72 73, 417, ; Separation of powers, 57, 70 72, 523, 653, 815; Popular sovereignty, 68, 69, 70, 80; Federalism, 71, 74 75, 80, 94 96, , 143, 269, 378, 522, ; Rule of Law, 30, 70, 651; Judicial review, 71, 73 74, 76 77, 87, 532, 534, 549, 563, 710; Religious Liberty, 551; The Right of Privacy, 581; What Are the Rights of the Accused?, 600; also see: The Federalist, , 269, 417, 427, 520, 543 8

9 , USG-2.2 Analyze developmental influences on the core political principles of American government, including Greek democracy, Roman republicanism, the Judeo- Christian heritage, and the European philosophers John Locke, Charles de Montesquieu, and William Blackstone. USG-2.3 Analyze the British heritage that fostered development of the core political principles of American government, including the Magna Carta, the Petition of Right (1628), the Glorious Revolution, the English Bill of Rights, and the Mayflower Compact. SE/TE: The Purpose of Government, 9; Basic Concepts of Democracy, 20 25; Our Political Beginnings, 30 34; also see: Hobbes, Thomas, 7, 8, 653; Locke, John, 8, 9, 33, 38, 55, 653, 784; Rousseau, Jean Jacques, 8, 54, 55, 785; Montesquieu, Baron de, 40, 55, 653; Blackstone, William, 56; Ancient Foundations, ; Roots in Landmark English Documents, SC36, Influences of the Enlightenment, SC37 TE Only: Discuss Enlightenment Influences on U.S. Government, SC T43 SE/TE: The Purpose of Government, 9; Basic Concepts of Democracy, 20 25; Our Political Beginnings, 30 34; also see: Glorious Revolution, 31; Petition of Right, 31, 654; English Bill of Rights, 32; Magna Carta, 580, 654, 666, 781; Mayflower Compact, 782 USG-2.4 Evaluate significant American founding documents in relation to core political principles, including the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, state constitutions, the United States Constitution, The Federalist papers, and the Bill of Rights. SE/TE: Constitution Study Guide: Amendments, C1, C16 C23; The Declaration of Independence, 40-41; Declaration of Independence, 43 47; The Articles of Confederation, 48-50; The Enlightenment and American Government, 55; From the Constitution, 59; Historical Documents (Analyzing), ,

10 , USG-2.5 Evaluate significant American historical documents in relation application of core principles (e.g., the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions, the Ordinance of Nullification, the Seneca Falls Declaration, the Emancipation Proclamation, Martin Luther King Jr.'s; Letter from a Birmingham Jail, the eleventh through the twenty-seventh amendments Constitution, and critical Supreme Court cases. SE/TE: The Declaration of Independence, 40; Landmark Decisions of the Supreme Court, 76 77, , , , ; Historical Documents (Analyzing), , ; also see: Amendments 86, 88, 91, 95, 96, 99, 103, 153, 154, 155, 157, 158, 161, 163, , 166, 189, 270, 271, 278, , 300, 309, 318, 319, 367, 370, 371, 373, 375, 376, 389, 390, 397, 420, 458, 547, , , 550, 553, , 569, 578, , 585, 586, 587, 589, 591, 594, 595, , 598, 602, 603, 604, 607, 613, 618, 622, 628, 630, 632, 633, 684, , 753, 761, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, 812, 813, 814, 815; Federalism and the Nullification Process, SC38-SC39 TE Only: Nullification Crisis, SC T44-SC T45 Social Studies Literacy Skills for the 21st Century: Model informed participatory citizenship. SE/TE: Citizenship 101, 19, 84, 110, 141, 169, 227, 272, 369, 472, 568, 631, 652, 731 Explain how groups work to challenge traditional institutions and effect change to promote the needs and interests of society. SE/TE: Magna Carta, 31; Suffrage, 80, 140, 152, 153, , 616; Suffrage and Civil Rights, ; The Role of Interest Groups, 242; Interest Groups at Work, ; Diversity and Discrimination in American Society, ; Equality Before the Law, ; Federal Civil Rights Laws, ; also see: Civil Rights Act (1960), 165; Civil Rights Act (1964), , 298, 314, 528, 547, 584, 613, 617, 620, , 628; Title IX, 315, 626, 627, 629; Civil Rights Act (1957), 352; Civil Rights Act (1866), 584; Chapter Assessment: Analyzing Political Cartoons, 26, 64, 640; Document-Based Assessment, 27, 65, 641; Historical Documents (Analyzing), ,

11 , Analyze and evaluate evidence, arguments, claims, and beliefs Examine the relationship of the present to the past and use knowledge of the past to make informed decisions in the present and to extrapolate in future. SE/TE: Issues of Our Time: Perspectives, 35, 110, 200, 253, 317, 350, 404, 450, 504, 527, 591, 692, 760; Landmark Decisions of the Supreme Court, 76, 310, 410, 600, ; also see: Writing About Government & Essential Question, 26, 64, 608, 640, 674, 702; Document-Based Assessment, Pull It Together, 26, 65, 91, 117, 543, 575, 609, 641, 675, 703, 739, 769; Essential Question Activity (choose a form of government for an imaginary country), 26; Document-Based Assessment: The Roots of Democracy (addressing Plato s concerns), 27; Critical Thinking ( Section Assessment) 34; Historical Documents (Analyzing), 781, 782, 783, 784, , SE/TE: Decision making, S18; Issues of Our Time: Connect to Your World, 35, 110, 200, 253, 317, 350, 404, 450, 504, 527, 591, 692, 760; also see: Timelines, 38 39, 80 81, , , , , 504, , 734, 754; Our Political Beginnings, 30 34; A Need for Stronger Government, 50-51; The 15 th Amendment, ; also see: Document-Based Assessment: The Roots of Democracy (addressing Plato s concerns), 27; Suffrage and Civil Rights,

12 , USG-3 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the basic organization and function of United States government on national, state, and local levels and the role of federalism in addressing the distribution of power. SE/TE: Basic Principles, 68 75; Formal Federalism, 92 93; Federalism: Powers Divided, ; The National Government and the 50 States, ; The Legislative Branch: Congress, , The National Legislature, , The House of Representatives, , The Senate, , The Members of Congress, , The Powers of Congress, , The Expressed Powers of Money and Commerce, , Other Expressed Powers, , Implied Powers, , Nonlegislative Powers, , Congress in Action, , Congress Organizes, , Committees in Congress, , The House, , The Senate, ; Executive Branch, , The Presidency, , Presidential Succession and the Vice Presidency, , The Framer s Plan, , Presidential Nomination, , The Presidential Election, , The Presidency in Action, , The Growth of Presidential Power, , Executive Powers, , Diplomatic and Military Powers, , Legislative and Judicial Powers, ; Government at Work: The Bureaucracy, , Executive Office of the President, , Cabinet Departments, , Independent Agencies , Financing Government, , Taxes and Other Revenue, , Borrowing and the Public Debt, , Spending and the Budget, , Fiscal and Monetary Policy, ; Foreign Policy and National Defense, , Foreign Affairs and Diplomacy , National Security, , American Foreign Policy Overview, , Foreign Aid and Alliances, ; The Judicial Branch, , Federal Court System, The National Judiciary, , The Inferior Courts, , The Supreme Court, , Special Courts, ; also: Federalism, 71, 74 75, 80, 143, 269, 378, 522, ; State Government, SC31-SC33; Local Government, SC34-SC35 12

13 , Enduring Understanding: The organization and structure of government at national, state, and local levels in the United States is based upon principles established in the U.S. Constitution. The most fundamental aspects of organized government within the United States are the distribution of power, oversight, and responsibilities that function to limit the ability of any one institution of that government to concentrate power. To understand the structure and organization of United States government as the embodiment of constitutional principles, the student will utilize the knowledge and skills set forth in the following indicators: USG-3.1 Evaluate the Constitution as the written framework of the United States government, including expression of the core principles of limited government, federalism, checks and balances, separation of powers, rule of law, popular sovereignty, republicanism, individual rights, freedom, equality, and self-government. SE/TE: Limited government, 9, 31, 41, 42, 57, 69 70, 94, 232, 296, , 583, 680, 709, 710; Checks and balances, 57, 71, 72 73, 417, ; Separation of powers, 57, 70 72, 523, 653, 815; Popular sovereignty, 68, 69, 70, 80; Federalism, 71, 74 75, 80, 94 96, , 143, 269, 378, 522, ; Rule of Law, 30, 70, 651; Judicial review, 71, 73 74, 76 77, 87, 532, 534, 549, 563, 710; also see: The Federalist, , 269, 417, 427, 520,

14 , USG-3.2 Evaluate the formal and informal structure, role, responsibilities, and authority of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the national government as the embodiments of constitutional principles. SE/TE: Federal Government, 16 17; Basic Principles, 68 75; Change by Other Means, 85-88; The Legislative Branch: Congress, , The National Legislature, , The House of Representatives, , The Senate, , The Members of Congress, , The Powers of Congress, , The Expressed Powers of Money and Commerce, , Other Expressed Powers, , Implied Powers, , The Nonlegislative Powers, , Congress in Action, , Congress Organizes, , Committees in Congress, , The House, , The Senate, ; The Executive Branch, , The Presidency, , Presidential Succession and the Vice Presidency, , The Framer s Plan, , Presidential Nomination, , The Presidential Election, , The Presidency in Action, , The Growth of Presidential Power, , Executive Powers, , Diplomatic and Military Powers, , Legislative and Judicial Powers, ; Government at Work: The Bureaucracy, , Executive Office of the President, , The Cabinet Departments, , Independent Agencies , Financing Government, , Taxes and Other Revenue, , Borrowing and the Public Debt, , Spending and the Budget, , Fiscal and Monetary Policy, ; Foreign Policy and National Defense, , Foreign Affairs and Diplomacy , National Security, , American Foreign Policy Overview, , Foreign Aid and Alliances, ; The Judicial Branch, , The Federal Court System, The National Judiciary, , The Inferior Courts, , The Supreme Court, , The Special Courts,

15 , USG-3.3 Analyze federalism and its application in the United States, including the concepts of enumerated, concurrent, and reserved powers; the meaning of the ninth and tenth amendments; the principle of states' rights; the promotion of limited government; the protection of individual rights; and the potential for conflict among the levels of government. USG-3.4 Analyze the organization and responsibilities of local and state governments in the United States federal system, including the role of state constitutions, the limitations on state governments, the typical organization of state governments, the relationship between state and local governments, and the major responsibilities of state governments. SE/TE: Federalism, 92 93; Federalism: Powers Divided, ; The National Government and the 50 States, ; Federalism, 71, 74 75, 80, 143, 269, 378, 522, ; also see: The Delegated Powers, ; What Are the Limits on the Implied Powers of Congress?, ; The Implied Powers, SE/TE: Governing the States, ; State Constitutions, ; State Legislatures, ; The Governor and State Administration, ; The Courts and Their Judges, ; Counties, Towns, and Townships, ; Cities and Metropolitan Areas, ; Providing Vital Services, ; Financing State and Local Government, ; also see: Federalism, 92 93; Federalism: Powers Divided, ; The National Government and the 50 States, ; Interstate Relations, ; Federalism, 71, 74 75, 80, 143, 269, 378, 522, ; South Carolina Constitution, SC30; State Government, SC31-SC33; Local Government, SC34-SC35 TE Only: South Carolina Constitution, SC T36, State Government, SC T37- SC T39, Local Government, SC T40-SC T41 Social Studies Literacy Skills for the 21st Century: Explain how political, social, and economic SE/TE: Forms of Government, 12 18; institutions are similar or different across Basic Concepts of Democracy, 20 24; time and/or throughout the world. Origins of the Modern State, ; Ideas and Revolutions, ; Transitions to Democracy, ; Case Studies in Democracy, ; Comparative Economic Systems,

16 , Analyze and evaluate evidence, arguments, claims, and beliefs. Evaluate the validity of multiple points of view or biases by using evidence and sound reasoning. SE/TE: Critical Thinking & Quick Write: Comparative Government, 18, 651, 660, 665, 672, 684, 691, 700; Document-Based Assessment, 27, 65, 91, 117, 149, 181, 211, 239, 263, 293, 327, 359, 397, 423, 453, 479, 515, 543, 575, 609, 641, 675, 703, 739, 769; Issues of Our Time, 350, 527; also see: Chapter Assessment: Analyzing Political Cartoons, 292, 326, 358, 396, 422, 452, 478, 514, 542, 547, 608, 640; Draw inferences and conclusions, S19; Writing About Government & Essential Question, 26, 64, 608, 640, 674, 702; Document-Based Assessment, Pull It Together, 27, 65, 675, 703; Landmark Decisions of the Supreme Court, 76 77, , , , ; also see: Ancient Foundations, ; Facism and Communism, ; What Makes Democracy Succeed?, 663; Karl Marx s Theory, SE/TE: Analyze Sources, S14; Compare Viewpoints, S15; Document-Based Assessment, 27, 65, 91, 117, 149, 181, 211, 239, 263, 293, 327, 359, 397, 423, 453, 479, 515, 543, 575, 609, 641, 675, 703, 739, 769; Draw inferences and conclusions, S19; Writing About Government & Essential Question, 26, 64, 292, 326, 358, 396, 422, 452, 478, 514, 542, 547, 608, 640, 674, 702; Document- Based Assessment, Pull It Together, 27, 65, 293, 327, 359, 397, 423, 453, 479, 515, 543, 575, 609, 641, 675, 703; Issues of Our Time, 35, 110, 200, 253, 317, 350, 404, 450, 504, 527, 591, 692, 760; Issues of our Time, 110,

17 , Examine the relationship of the present to the past and use knowledge of the past to make informed decisions in the present and to extrapolate in future. USG-4 The student will demonstrate an understanding of civil rights and civil liberties, the role of American citizens in the American political system, and distinctive expressions of American political culture. SE/TE: Forms of Government, 12 18; Basic Concepts of Democracy, 20 24; The Critical Period, 48 51; Creating the Constitution, 52 58; Ratifying the Constitution, 59 62; Basic Principles, 68 75; Ideas and Revolutions, ; Transitions to Democracy, ; Case Studies in Democracy, ; Comparative Political Systems, ; Comparative Economic Systems, ; also see: The Federalist, , 269, 417, 427, 520, 543; see also: Proposed Amendments, 80-81; A Bicameral Congress, ; Expanding Executive Power, ; The Executive Departments, ; Two New Principles, 498; Ancient Foundations, ; Juvenile Justice, 734; Farms, Cities, Suburbs, 754 SE/TE: Working on a Political Campaign, 141; Voters and Voter Behavior, ; The Right to Vote, ; Voter Qualifications, ; Voter Behavior, ; Casting Your Vote, 169; Civil Liberties: First Amendment Freedoms, ; The Unalienable Rights, ; Freedom of Religion, ; Freedom of Speech and Press, ; Freedom of Assembly and Petition, ; Rights of the Accused, ; Civil Rights: Equal Justice Under Law, ; Diversity and Discrimination in American Society, ; Equality Before the Law, ; Federal Civil Rights Laws, ; American Political Culture, SC40-SC41; see also: Self-Announcement, 185; Casting the Ballot, ; The Right to Keep and Bear Arms, 585; Cruel and Unusual Punishment, TE Only: American Political Culture, SC- T46 17

18 , Enduring Understanding: An informed, participatory citizenry is essential American political process. To understand what it means to be an American citizen, the student will utilize the knowledge and skills set forth in the following indicators: USG-4.1 Evaluate the role of the citizen in the American political process, including civic responsibilities and the interaction between the citizen and government. SE/TE: Working on a Political Campaign, 141; Voters and Voter Behavior, ; The Right to Vote, ; Voter Qualifications, ; Voter Behavior, ; Casting Your Vote, 169; also see: Citizenship 101, 19, 84, 141, 169, 227, 272, 369, 472, 568, 631, 652, 731 USG-4.2 Analyze the process of political socialization and its relation to political participation. SE/TE: Working on a Political Campaign, 141; Voters and Voter Behavior, ; The Right to Vote, ; Voter Qualifications, ; Casting Your Vote, 169; Voter Behavior, ; Family and School, ; Other Factors, ; also see: Citizenship 101, 19, 84, 141, 169, 227, 272, 369, 472, 568, 631, 652, 731; Influences of Political Culture, SC40; Political Socialization, SC40-SC41 TE Only: American Political Culture, SC T46 USG-4.3 Evaluate the role and function of common avenues utilized by citizens in political participation, including political parties, voting, polls, interest groups, and community service. SE/TE: Political Parties, ; Parties and What They Do, ; The Two- Party System in American History, ; The Minor Parties, ; Party Organizations, ; Chapter Assessment, ; History of Voting Rights, ; Registration, ; Citizenship 101, Casting Your Vote, 169; Voters and Voting Behavior, ; Self- Announcement, 185; Early Voting, 195; Public Opinion Polls, ; Interest groups, , , , 253, ; Lobbyists, 253, , 263, 331, 341, 470; Selecting Delegates, 378; The Election,

19 , USG-4.4 Analyze the process through which citizens monitor and influence public policy, including political parties, interest groups, the media, lobbying, donations, issue advocacy, and candidate support. SE/TE: Political Parties, ; Parties and What They Do, ; The Two- Party System in American History, ; The Minor Parties, ; Party Organizations, ; Chapter Assessment, ; Sources of Funding, ; Interest groups, 221, , , , 253, ; The Role of Mass Media, ; Lobbyists, 253, , 263, 331, 341, 470; also see: Selecting Delegates, 378; The Election, 387 USG-4.5 Evaluate the importance of civil rights and civil liberties for citizens in American political culture and the protective role of the national government through the Bill of Rights, the judicial system, and the Fourteenth Amendment. USG-4.6 Explain how fundamental values, principles, and rights often conflict within the American political system; why these conflicts arise; and how these conflicts are and can be addressed. SE/TE: The Federal Court System: The National Judiciary, ; The Inferior Courts, ; The Supreme Court, ; Bill of Rights (U.S.), C16 C17, 60, 80, 81, 82, 549, creation of, , Civil Liberties: First Amendment Freedoms, ; federalism and, ; The Unalienable Rights, ; Freedom of Religion, ; Freedom of Speech and Press, ; Freedom of Assembly and Petition, ; Fourteenth Amendment, 80, 83, 103, 156, 157, 161, 163, 189, 390, 547, 549, , 569, 578, 598, 603, 604, 607, 622, 628, 630, 632, 633, 684, 715, 716, 753, 761, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, C20 C21; also see: Landmark English Documents, 31-32; Early Civil Rights Legislation, ; Security of Home and Person, SE/TE: When Rights Conflict, 548; Religion and Education, ; Symbolic Speech, ; The Constitution s Guarantees, ; Diversity and Discrimination in American Society, ; Equality Before the Law, ; Federal Civil Rights Laws, ; Declaration of Independence and individual rights,

20 , Social Studies Literacy Skills for the 21st Century Understand responsible citizenship in SE/TE: Citizenship 101, 19, 84, 141, relation state, national, and 169, 227, 272, 369, 472, 568, 631, 652, international communities. 731; Issues of Our Time, 35, 110, 200, 253, 317, 350, 404, 450, 504, 527, 591, 692, 760; also see: The Power to Set Voting Qualifications, ; Comparing Voters and Nonvoters, 173 Explain his or her relationship to others in the global community. Explain contemporary patterns of human behavior, culture, and political and economic systems. Examine the relationship of the present to the past and use knowledge of the past to make informed decisions in the present and to extrapolate in future. SE/TE: Globalization and Free Trade, 692; The United States in a Global Economy, SE/TE: Comparing Voters and Nonvoters, 173; Discrimination Against Women, ; Comparative political systems, ; Historical Political Systems, ; Ideas and Revolutions, ; Transitions to Democracy, ; World Democracies Today, ; also see: Automated Voting, ; Interest Groups, 221; The Internet, ; Primary Source, 508; Individual Initiative, ; Socialism Today, ; A Global Economy, SE/TE: Our Political Beginnings, 30 34; Timelines, 38 39, 80 81, , , , , 504, , 734, 754; also see: Transitions to Democracy, ; Case Studies in Democracy, ; Federal Spending,

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