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1 SS.7.c.1.1: Recognize how Enlightenment ideas including Montesquieu s view of separation of power and John Locke s theories related to natural law and how Locke s social contract influenced the Founding Fathers.

2 SS.7.c.1.2: Trace the impact that the Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Mayflower Compact, and Thomas Paine s Common Sense had on colonists views of government. Document How it laid the foundation for American Democracy/ Law Magna Carta Nobles forced the king to sign the document limiting the power of the monarchy (limited government) English Bill of Rights Limits the power of the monarchy (limited government) - Idea that people have rights and they are recorded Mayflower Compact Common Sense 1st written colonial constitution-social contract of the Pilgrims direct democracy Written bythomas Paine, that called for independence from Great Britain.

3 SS.7.c.1.4: Analyze the ideas (natural rights, role of government) and complaints set forth in the Declaration of Independence.

4 SS.7.1.5: Identify how weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation led to the writing of the U.S. Constitution.

5 SS.7.c.1.6: Interpret the intentions of the Preamble of the Preamble of the Constitution.

6 SS.7.c.1.7: Describe how the Constitution limits the powers of government through separation of powers and checks and balances.

7 SS.7.c.1.8: Explain the viewpoints of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists regarding the ratification of the U.S. Constitution and inclusion of a Bill of Rights

8 SS.7.c.1.9: Define the rule of law and recognize its influences on the development of the American legal, political, and governmental systems.

9 SS.7.c.2.2: Evaluate the obligations citizens have to obey laws, pay taxes, defend the nation, and serve on juries.

10 SS.7.c.2.3: Experience the responsibilities of citizens at the local, state, or federal levels.

11 SS.7.c.2.4: Evaluate rights contained in the Bill of Rights and other amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Bill of Rights 1st Amendment: Freedom of speech, press, religion, petition, and assembly 2nd Amendment: Right to bear arms (owning of Guns) 3rd Amendment: Quartering of Soldiers 4th Amendment: Privacy Act (search warrant) protection against of illegal search and seizures 5th Amendment: self-incrimination, due process of law, grand jury, eminent domain, and double jeopardy 6th Amendment: speedy and public trial, right to attorney 7th Amendment: Right to a jury in CIVIL CASES 8th Amendment: Protection against cruel and unusual punishment; ex- cessive bail 9th Amendment: unmentioned rights 10th Amendment: Reserved Powers e.g. marriage, education, divorce, professional certification

12 SS.7.c.2.4: Evaluate rights contained in the Bill of Rights and other amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Amendments that address the President 20 inauguration date of the President 22 limit president to two terms 25 Presidential succession act Amendments that address Equality 13 abolish slavery 14 citizenship and due process of law on state level for all 15 African-American males suffrage (vote) 19 Women s suffrage (vote) Amendments that address Voting Rights 15 African-Americans gain suffrage 19 Women gain suffrage 26 Voting age changed from 21 to 18 (why Vietnam War draft) Amendments that address Rights of the Accused 4 privacy amendment (searches and seizures) 5 eminent domain, grand jury, selfincrimination, double jeopardy, due process) 6 right to a speedy trial, right to an attorney 8 protection from cruel and unusual punishment, excessive fines

13 SS.7.c.2.5: Distinguish how the Constitution safeguards and limits individual rights.

14 SS.7.c.2.7: Conduct a mock election to demonstrate the voting process and its impact on a school, community or local level.

15 SS.7.c.2.8: Identify America s current political parties, and illustrate their ideas about government.

16 SS.7.c.2.9: Evaluate candidates for political office by analyzing their qualifications, experience, issue-based platform, debates, and political ads.

17 SS.7.c.2.10: Examine the impact of media, individuals, and interest groups on monitoring and influencing government.

18 SS.7.c.2.11: Analyze media and political communication (bias, symbolism, propaganda)

19 SS.7.c.3.1: Compare different forms of government (direct democracy, representative democracy, socialism/communism, monarchy, oligarchy, autocracy).

20 SS.7.c.3.1: Compare different forms of government (direct democracy, representative democracy, socialism/communism, monarchy, oligarchy, autocracy).

21 SS.7.c.3.1: Compare different forms of government (direct democracy, representative democracy, socialism/communism, monarchy, oligarchy, autocracy).

22 SS.7.c.3.1: Compare different forms of government (direct democracy, representative democracy, socialism/communism, monarchy, oligarchy, autocracy).

23 SS.7.c.3.2: Compare parliamentary, federal, confederal, and unitary system of government

24 SS.7.c.3.3: Illustrate the structure and function (three branches of government established in articles I, II, III with corresponding powers) of government in the U.S. as established in the Constitution.

25 SS.7.c.3.4: Identify the relationship and division of powers between the federal government and state governments.

26 SS.7.c.3.5: Explain the Constitutional amendment process.

27 SS.7.c.3.6: Evaluate Constitutional rights and their impact on individuals and society.

28 SS.7.c.3.8: Analyze the structure, functions, and processes of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

29 SS.7.c.3.9: Illustrate the law making process at the local, state, and federal levels.

30 SS.7.c.3.11: Diagram the levels, functions, and powers of courts at the state and federal levels. National/Federal Level Federal Bureau of Investigation State Level State Bureau of Investigation Local Level City Police: Police Chief County Police: Sheriff

31 SS.7.c.3.11: Diagram the levels, functions, and powers of courts at the state and federal levels. Special Courts have one particular focus (ex: Court of Int l Trade, Federal US District Courts federal Claims Court, Tax Court) trial courts for criminal & civil Criminal courts hear cases involving alleged violations of laws Civil courts hear disputes between citizens, businesses, organizations. etc Types of Courts and cases they hear Courts of Appeals hears first level appeals; also known as circuit courts midlevel appellate courts; ONLY RE- VIEW prior trial processes District Courts (lower Fl courts)- hear misdemeanor courts & small sum civil cases US Supreme Court has final say over ALL Constitutional issues Fl Supreme Court has final say over issues of Fl Constitution

32 SS.7.c.3.12Analyze the significance and outcomes of landmark Supreme Court cases.

33 SS.7.c.3.12Analyze the significance and outcomes of landmark Supreme Court cases.

34 SS.7.c.3.12Analyze the significance and outcomes of landmark Supreme Court cases.

35 SS.7.c.3.12Analyze the significance and outcomes of landmark Supreme Court cases.

36 SS.7.c.3.12Analyze the significance and outcomes of landmark Supreme Court cases.

37 SS.7.c.3.12Analyze the significance and outcomes of landmark Supreme Court cases.

38 SS.7.c.3.12Analyze the significance and outcomes of landmark Supreme Court cases.

39 SS.7.c.3.12Analyze the significance and outcomes of landmark Supreme Court cases.

40 SS.7.c.3.13: Compare the constitutions of the United States and Florida.

41 SS.7.c.3.13: Compare the constitutions of the United States and Florida.

42 SS.7.c.3.14: Differentiate between local, state, and federal governments obligations and services. Services Provided by Local Government: Utilities Police Ambulance Parks/Recreation Education Public Health Soil/Water Conservation Correction Facilities Libraries Waste Disposal These are funded by what fees and taxes: *Intergovernmental aid Property Taxes User fees Impact fees Fines Municipal fines Disposal Fees

43 SS.7.c.4.1: Differentiate concepts related to U.S. domestic and foreign policy.

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