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1 Arizona Standards for Social Studies, History (Grades 9-12) STANDARD 2: CIVICS/GOVERNMENT Students understand the ideals, rights, and responsibilities of citizenship, and the content, sources, and history of the founding documents of the United States, with particular emphasis on the Constitution and how the government functions at the local, state, national, and international levels. PROFICIENCY (Grades 9-12) Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following 2SS-P1. Explain the philosophical foundations of the American political system in terms of the inalienable rights of man and the purpose of government, with emphasis on: PO 4. PO 5. the basic principles of natural rights expressed by John Locke, including the state of nature, property, equality, and dissolution of government (Second Treatise of Government) the foundational principles of laws by William Blackstone including the nature of laws in general and the absolute rights of individuals (Commentaries on the Laws of England) the importance to the Founders of the rights of Englishmen, the Magna Carta, the representative government in England, and the English Bill of Rights the fundamental principles in the Declaration of Independence the moral and ethical ideals which have their antecedent in the Judeo-Christian tradition SE/TE: Locke, John, 8, 11, 11p, Two Treatises of Government (Locke), 53 TE: Advanced Students, 53, Global Awareness, 53, Roots of Democracy, 66 SE/TE: Blackstone, William, 53, Commentaries on the Laws of England (Blackstone), 53 TE: Advanced Students, 53, Global Awareness, 53 SE/TE: Magna Carta (1215), 29-30, 33, 626, 626p, Glorious Revolution, 30, 34, Great Britain, , Assessment, 32 SE/TE: Origins of the State, 8, Basic Concepts of Democracy, 18-20, Our Political Beginnings, 28-29, The Coming of Independence, 34-35, The Declaration of Independence, 38, , 28, 34, Assessment, 39, 43, Activity, 38, 42Advanced Students, 41, English Language Learners, 41, Less Proficient Readers, 41, Roots of Democracy, 66 2SS-P2. Analyze the historical sources and ideals of the structure of the United States government, with emphasis on: the principles of democracy and republican form of government developed by the Greeks and Romans, respectively SE/TE: Roman democracy, 28, Republican government, 13, Democracy, 5, 12-13, concepts of, , 18, 28, Background Notes, Roots of Democracy, 89, 154, 276, Background Notes, Ancient Roots, 335 1

2 the principles of democracy and republican form of government developed by the Greeks and Romans, respectively SE/TE: Columbus s Impact, 26-28, Technology Transforms Life, , A Historic Meeting, 24-25, Causes of War, , Effects of the Missouri Compromise, , Effects of Scott v. Sanford, 365, The Ripple Effect of the Crash, , Effects of the Dust Bowl and Depression, , 749, Effects of the Missouri Compromise, , Results of City Growth, , Analyzing cause and effect, 1113, Determining cause and effect, 16, Understanding cause and effect, 1120, Recognizing cause and effect, 21, 30, 40, 116, 122, 149, 265, 266, 350, 514, 526, 573, 588, 640, 733, 744, 821, 862, 875, 920, 953, 1017, 1100 separation of powers (Charles de Montesquieu) SE/TE: The Spirit of the Laws (Montesquieu), 53, Separation of powers, 1, 66-67, 259, 351, 405, 806 TE: Advanced Students, 53, Global Awareness, 53, Activity, 67 2SS-P3. Analyze why and how the United States Constitution was created by the framers, with emphasis on: failures of the Articles of Confederation that led to the Philadelphia Convention proposals for representation in the Virginia and the New Jersey Plans that led to the Great Compromise development of a federal system of government reserving powers to the states and the people SE/TE: Articles of Confederation, 9, 44-47, 44p, 45c, , confederate government and, 15 44, English Language Learners, 45, Activity, 46, Assessment, 47 SE/TE: New Jersey Plan, Virginia Plan, 51-53, 263, Madison s Notes: Debate on the Virginia Plan, , Skills for Life: Making Comparisons, 55 TE: Activity, 51, 52, Advanced Students, 53, Background Note, Global Awareness, 53 SE/TE: Federalism: The Division of Power, 88-95, Federalism, 1, 70, 73-74, 113, bicameral legislature and, , cooperative, , individual rights and, , Assessment, 70, 103, Activity, 90, 91, 93, Students Make a Difference, 101, English Language Learners, 102, Less Proficient Readers, 102, More Advanced Students, 93, Constitutional Principles, 91, 102, Background Note, Roots of Democracy, 89, Common Misconceptions, 92 2

3 PO 4. the Federalist and anti-federalist positions SE/TE: Federalist Papers, 56-58, 67, 69, 263, 468, 506, , The Federalist No. 10, , The Federalist No. 51, , The Federalist No. 78, , Anti-Federalist Responses, , Federalists and Anti- Federalists, 119, , , , Activity, 57, Assessment, 58 PO 5. the development of state constitutions and how this experience influenced the framing of the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights SE/TE: The First State Constitutions, 38-39, Federalism: The Division of Power, 88-95, State Constitutions, , 88, 684, Assessment, 39, 95, 688, Background Notes, 89, 94, 685, 686, Activities, 91, 93, 687 2SS-P4. Analyze the structure, powers, and roles of the legislative branch of the United States government, with emphasis on: specific powers delegated in Article I of the Constitution, checks and balances such as veto override, impeachment, Senate confirmation of appointments, and treaties the role of competing factions (The Federalist Number 10) how the lawmaking process operates, including the role of leadership within Congress SE/TE: Treaties, 314, , The Appointment Power, , 427, Executive Powers, , Nonlegislative Powers, , Impeachment, , Expressed Powers, 89-90, Implied Powers, 90-91, Legislative Powers, , Checks and Balances, , 310, 399, 405, Assessment, 314, Background Note, Behind the Scenes, 311, Roots of Democracy, 89, Activity, 90, 91, 312, 313, 406 SE/TE: The Federalist No. 10, , Federalist Papers, TE: Activity, 67, 68, 69 SE/TE: Government: relationship between branches of, 15-16, separation of powers, 66-67, Powers of Congress, , The Living Constitution: Expansion of Congressional Power, 306, Congress in Action, , Congress Organizes, , Committees in Congress, , How a Bill Becomes a Law: The House, , The Bill in the Senate, , 320, 329, 334, 342, Assessment, 103, 327, 333, 340, 346, , Activities, 321, 322, 325, 326, 331, 332, 343, 345, Students Make a Difference, 337, Skills for Life: Evaluating Leadership, 293, Advanced Students, 323 3

4 how the lawmaking process operates, including the role of leadership within Congress TE: 336, Background Notes, 323, 324, 330, 331, 332, 336, 344, Primary Sources: Organizing Congressional Committees, 328 PO 4. the influence of the unelected such as staff, lobbyists, and special interest groups SE/TE: Money and Elections, , Mass Media and Public Opinion, , The Formation of Public Opinion, , The Mass Media, , Interest Groups, , The Nature of Interest Groups, , Types of Interest Groups, , Interest Groups at Work, TE: Constitutional Principles, 199, 206, 227, 234, 245, Bellringer & Block Scheduling Strategies, 196, 208, 215, 223, 236, 242, 249, Assessment, 202, , 213, 221, 230, , 240, 247, 254, You Can Make a Difference, 205, 233, Activities, 198, 225, 253, Make It Relevant, 217, 244, Students Make a Difference, 226, 246, You Can Make a Difference, 206, 234 2SS-P5. Analyze the structure, powers, and roles of the executive branch of the United States government, with emphasis on: specific powers delegated in Article II of the Constitution, including checks and balances such as the veto and judicial appointment power SE/TE: President, powers of, 90, 265, treaties and, 314, veto power, 67, 346, executive branch, 65, 65c, 66, checks and balances, 67-69, 67p, establishment of, 51, appointment of judges, 524, 525, 526, appointment power, 81-82, 313, The Presidency, , The President's Job Description, , The Presidency in Action, , The Growth of Presidential Power, , The President's Executive Powers, , Diplomatic and Military Powers, , Legislative and Judicial Powers, , The Bureaucracy, , The Federal Bureaucracy, , The Executive Office of the President, , The Executive Departments, , Independent Agencies, , The Civil Service, , 390, 393, 399, 405, 414, Assessment, 358, 392, 397, 403, 408, , 418, 422, 429, 435, 440, , Primary Sources, 423, Skills for Life: Gathering Information from Government Sources, 436, Activities, 356, 357, 395, 396, 402, 406, 415, 416, 417, 420m 427, 428, 433 4

5 specific powers delegated in Article II of the Constitution, including checks and balances such as the veto and judicial appointment power TE: Background Notes, 355, 394, 396, 401, 416, 421, 427, 434m 438, 439, Constitutional Principles, 407 the roles and duties of the presidency and the development and function of the executive branch, including the cabinet and federal bureaucracy election of the president through the nomination process, national conventions, and electoral college SE/TE: The Presidency, , The President's Job Description, , The Presidency in Action, , The Growth of Presidential Power, , The President's Executive Powers, , Diplomatic and Military Powers, , Legislative and Judicial Powers, , The Bureaucracy, , The Federal Bureaucracy, , The Executive Office of the President, , The Executive Departments, , Independent Agencies, , The Civil Service, , 390, 393, 399, 405, 414, Assessment, 358, 392, 397, 403, 408, , 418, 422, Assessment, 429, 435, 440, , Primary Sources, 423, Skills for Life: Gathering Information from Government Sources, 436, Activities, 356, 357, 395, 396, 402, 406, 415, 416, 417, 420m 427, 428, 433, Background Notes, 355, 394, 396, 401, 416, 421, 427, 434m 438, 439, Constitutional Principles, 407 SE/TE: Political Parties, , Parties and What They Do, , The Two-Party System, , The Minor Parties, , The Electoral Process, , The Nominating Process, , Elections, , Money and Elections, , Mass Media and Public Opinion, TE: Constitutional Principles, 114, 129, 146, 169, 176, 183, 199, 206, Bellringer & Block Scheduling Strategies, 116, 119, 126, 132, 137, 148, 152, 159, 164, 178, 188, 196, Assessment, 118, 124, 131, 135, 142, , 150, 157, 163, 172, , 186, 194, 202, , You Can Make a Difference, 145, 205, 233, Activities, 129, 168, 198, Make It Relevant, 141, 154, 193, Students Make a Difference, 140, 170, 184 5

6 2SS-P6. Analyze the structure, powers, and roles of the judicial branch of the United States government, including landmark United States Supreme Court decisions, with emphasis on: specific powers delegated by the Constitution in Article III and judicial review developed in Marbury v. Madison (The Federalist Number 80) SE/TE: Graphs, Charts, Diagrams: Marbury v. Madison, 518, , Article III, 90, Judicial review, 69-70, 503, The National Judiciary, , 506, 517, Assessment, 70, 511, 522, Activities, 510, 518, 521, Background Notes, 507, 509, 519, 520, 521 A dual court system of state and federal courts SE/TE: The Federal Court System, , The National Judiciary, , The Inferior Courts, , The Supreme Court, , The Special Courts, , State Courts: In the Courtroom, , The Courts and Their Judges, , 512, 517, 524, 702, 707, Activities, 510, 513, 514, 518, 521, 704, 709, 710, Students Make a Difference, 508, Background Note, 507, 509, 519, 520, 521, 704, 709, Skills for Life: Serving on a Jury, 70 2SS-P7. Analyze the division and sharing of power within the federal system of government, with emphasis on: federalism, expressed powers, implied powers, inherent powers, and concurrent powers SE/TE: State-Federal relations, 65, 65c, Close Up on Primary Sources: More Power to the States, 96, Federalism: The Division of Power, 88-91, State government and, 92-93, 93c, The National Government and the 50 States, , Interstate Relations, , bills, become laws, , , 344p, 345c, in State legislatures, 693, checks and balances, 39, 53, 259, 351, 405, 503, in State government, 685, civil rights, , 159p, 162g, 162p, 163p, 533, 604c-605c, in State constitutions, 686, committee system, in state government, 692, compensation: of State legislatures, , courts: State, , , Education: State government and, 734, 734g, Elections: role of States in, , 342, 159, 702, 707, Assessment, 163, 340, 705, 712 6

7 state sovereignty, the reserved powers, and the resulting conflicts between federal, state, and local governments (The Federalist Number 45) SE/TE: State-Federal relations, 65, 65c, Federalism: The Division of Power, 88-91, Close Up on Primary Sources: More Power to the States, 96, The National Government and the 50 States, , The Living Constitution: Expansion of Congressional Power, 306, Federalism: State government and, 92-93, 93c, Interstate Relations, , bills, become laws, , , 344p, 345c, in State legislatures, 693, checks and balances, 39, 53, 259, 351, 405, 503, in State government, 685, civil rights, , 159p, 162g, 162p, 163p, 533, 604c-605c, in State constitutions, 686, committee system, in state government, 692, compensation: of State legislatures, , courts: State, , , Education: State government and, 734, 734g, Elections: role of States in, , 105, 159, 334, 342, 702, 707, Assessment, 103, 108, 163, 340, 705, 712, Make It Relevant, 101, Students Make a Difference, 101 the issues of federalism raised in McCulloch v. Maryland SE/TE: McCulloch v. Maryland (1819), 95, Voices on Government, 81, Skills for Life: Expressing Problems Clearly, 104 TE: Assessment, 300 PO 4. The sovereignty of tribal governments SE/TE: Native Americans, government of, 30, citizenship of, , discrimination against, , voting rights of, 161, , Background Note, 15 2SS-P8. Analyze the rights, protections, limits, and freedoms included in the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights, with emphasis on: Constitutional mandates such as the right of habeas corpus, no bill of attainder, and the prohibition of ex post facto laws SE/TE: Writ of habeas corpus, , selfincrimination, , ex post facto law, 577, double jeopardy, , bill of attainder, , Activities, 577, 582, Assessment, 583, Students Make a Difference, 578, Constitutional Principles, 579, Background Note, 579 7

8 the First Amendment guarantees of freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition SE/TE: Civil Liberties: First Amendment Freedoms, , The Unalienable Rights, , Freedom of Religion, , Freedom of Speech and Press, , Freedom of Assembly and Petition, 555, Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights, 562, Police Power, 565, The Right of Privacy, , Rights of the Accused, 576, Close Up on the Supreme Court: Is Flag-Burning "Free Speech"?, 59, May Schools Ban Political Protests?, 559, The Living Constitution: Changing Views of Free Speech, 74, Government by the People, 160, The Supreme Court and Civil Rights, , 537, 546, 555, 564, 569, 576, Assessment, 536, 544, 553, 558, , 568, 574, You Can Make a Difference, 561, Activities, 534, Make It Relevant, 541, 567, Students Make a Difference, 557 the Second Amendment right to bear arms SE/TE: Second Amendment, TE: Constitutional Principles, 571 PO 4. PO 5. the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments of search and seizure, rights of the accused, right to a fair and speedy trial, and other legal protections the Fourteenth Amendment protection of due process and equal protection under the law SE/TE: Fourth Amendment, 536c, , 802, 803, 805, Fifth Amendment, 525, 534, 536c, 577, , 578c, 582, 803, Sixth Amendment, 536c, 579, , 800, 801, 803, 804, Skills for Life: Drawing Conclusions, 523, Close Up on the Supreme Court, 589, Writ of habeas corpus, , self-incrimination, , ex post facto law, 577, double jeopardy, , bill of attainder, 577 TE: Constitutional Principles, 571, 579, Bellringer & Block Scheduling Strategies, 576, Assessment, 574, 583, 588, Background, 573, 579, Students Make a Difference, 578, Constitutional Principles, 579 SE/TE: Due Process Clause, 30, 76c, 92, , 537, 543, 553, , 565, 740, 800, 801, 802, 805, Equal Protection Clause, 150, 153, 157, 271, 272, , 605, 610, 612, 677, 740, 799, , Criminal cases, civil cases, 513, criminal law, 704, adequate defense, , writ of habeas corpus, , bill of attainder, ex post facto law, grand jury, , indictments, 578, Extradition Clause, 107, double jeopardy, trials, , selfincrimination,

9 PO 5. the Fourteenth Amendment protection of due process and equal protection under the law SE/TE: States enforcement of, 106, cruel and unusual punishment, 30, 536c, , 586p, 801 TE: Constitutional Issues, 69, 107, 473, 507, 521, 534, 551, 567, 580, 685, 735 PO 6. conflicts which occur between rights, including the tensions between the right to a fair trial and freedom of the press, and between majority rule and individual rights SE/TE: Civil Liberties: First Amendment Freedoms, , The Unalienable Rights, , Freedom of Religion, , Freedom of Speech and Press, , Freedom of Assembly and Petition, 555, Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights, 562, Police Power, 565, The Right of Privacy, , Rights of the Accused, 576, Close Up on the Supreme Court: Is Flag-Burning "Free Speech"?, 59, May Schools Ban Political Protests?, 559, The Living Constitution: Changing Views of Free Speech, 74, Government by the People, 160, The Supreme Court and Civil Rights, , 537, 546, 555, 564, 569, 576, You Can Make a Difference, 561, Activities, 534, Make It Relevant, 541, 567, Students Make a Difference, 55 2SS-P9. Analyze the structure, power, and organization of Arizona s government as expressed in the Arizona Constitution, with emphasis on: PO 4. PO 5. direct democracy by initiative, referendum, and recall processes the election process including redistricting, voter registration, and primaries Arizona s legislature, its structure, how a bill becomes law, and the impeachment process the five major executive officers and their specific powers Arizona's courts, appointment of judges, and elections to retain positions SE/TE: Governing the States, , State Constitutions, , State Legislatures, , The Governor and State Administration, , In the Courtroom, , The Courts and Their Judges, , The Living Constitution, , Close Up on Primary Sources: The New Breed of State Legislator, 701, Arizona, 750c, 751c, 752m, city government in, 729, elections in, 183m, 184, 194, voter qualifications in, 153, 156, 163 TE: Constitutional Principles, 682, Bellringer & Block Scheduling Strategies, 684, 689, 694, 702, 707, Assessment, 688, 693, 700, 705, 712, , Background Notes, 685, 686, 691, 692, 696, 704, 709, Activities, 687, 692, 697, 698, 704, 709, 710 Note: Please visit the Arizona-specific social studies website at for additional materials and support. 9

10 2SS-P10. Demonstrate skills related to the duties and obligations of citizenship needed to participate in America s government, with emphasis on: the connections between self-interest, the common good, and the essential element of civic virtue (George Washington s Farewell Speech) obeying the law, serving on juries, paying taxes, voting, and military service SE/TE: George Washington, Farewell Address of, 120, 481, Citizenship, 76c, 77, 152, 152p, 534, Citizenship: Casting Your Vote, 195, Taking a Poll, 222, Evaluating Leadership, 293, Gathering Information from Government Sources, 436, Paying Your Taxes, 453, Participating in Public Debates, 554, Serving on a Jury, 706, Filing a Consumer Complaint, 738, The Living Constitution: Changing Views of Free Speech, 74, Government by the People, 160, Expansion of Congressional Power, 306, Changes in the Presidency, 360, The Supreme Court and Civil Rights, 604, America's Place in the World, 640, Redefining Federalism, 690, Close Up Student Poll: Students' views about government and politics, Following National Politics, 22, Political Views, 138, Professions Which Influence National Politics, 277, Congressional Voting, 333, Presidential Characteristics, 374, Foreign Involvement in Kosovo, 493, Gun Control, 567, Should the United States Be Active in World Affairs?, 637, Participation in State and Local Government, 735, You Can Make a Difference, 3, 27, 63, 87, 115, 147, 177, 207, 235, 261, 289, 319, 353, 389, 413, 445, 467, 505, 531, 563, 593, 625, 657, 683, 717 TE: You Can Make a Difference, 25, 61, 85, 111, 145, 175, 205, 233, 257, 287, 317, 349, 387, 411, 443, 465, 501, 529, 561, 591, 621, 655, 679, 715, 747, 2, 26, 62, 86, 114, 146, 176, 206, 234, 260, 288, 318, 352, 388, 412, 444, 466, 504, Students Make a Difference, 14, 30, 67, 101, 140, 170, 184, 226, 246, 281, 297, 337, 372, 400, 426, 450, 497, 508, 557, 578, 631, 660, 699, 727 SE/TE: American Citizenship, , Citizenship, 76c, 77, 152, 152p, 534, Citizenship: Casting Your Vote, 195, Taking a Poll, 222, Evaluating Leadership, 293, Gathering Information from Government Sources, 436, Paying Your Taxes, 453, Participating in Public Debates, 554, Serving on a Jury, 706, Filing a Consumer Complaint, 738, The Living Constitution: Changing Views of Free Speech, 74, Government by the People,

11 obeying the law, serving on juries, paying taxes, voting, and military service SE/TE: Expansion of Congressional Power, 306, Changes in the Presidency, 360, The Supreme Court and Civil Rights, 604, America's Place in the World, 640, Redefining Federalism, 690, Close Up Student Poll: Students' views about government and politics, Following National Politics, 22, Political Views, 138, Professions Which Influence National Politics, 277, Congressional Voting, 333, Presidential Characteristics, 374, Foreign Involvement in Kosovo, 493, Gun Control, 567, Should the United States Be Active in World Affairs?, 637, Participation in State and Local Government, 735, You Can Make a Difference, 3, 27, 63, 87, 115, 147, 177, 207, 235, 261, 289, 319, 353, 389, 413, 445, 467, 505, 531, 563, 593, 625, 657, 683, 717 TE: You Can Make a Difference, 25, 61, 85, 111, 145, 175, 205, 233, 257, 287, 317, 349, 387, 411, 443, 465, 501, 529, 561, 591, 621, 655, Students Make a Difference, 14, 30, 67, 101, 140, 170, 184, 226, 246, 281, 297, 337, 372, 400, 426, 450, 497, 508, 557, 578, 631, 660, 699, 727 analyzing public issues, policy making, and evaluating candidates and their positions SE/TE: Citizenship, 76c, 77, 152, 152p, 534, Citizenship: Casting Your Vote, 195, Taking a Poll, 222, Evaluating Leadership, 293, Gathering Information from Government Sources, 436, Participating in Public Debates, 554, Government by the People, 160, Close Up Student Poll: Students' views about government and politics, Following National Politics, 22, Political Views, 138, Professions Which Influence National Politics, 277, Congressional Voting, 333, Presidential Characteristics, 374, Foreign Involvement in Kosovo, 493, Gun Control, 567, Should the United States Be Active in World Affairs?, 637, Participation in State and Local Government, 735, Critical Thinking; Recognizing Propaganda, 17, Making Comparisons, 55, Expressing Problems Clearly, 104, Identifying Political Roots and Attitudes, 125, Predicting Consequences, 151, Recognizing Bias, 24, Understanding Point of View, 341, Making Decisions, 376, Determining Cause and Effect, 490, Drawing Conclusions, 523, Drawing Inferences,

12 analyzing public issues, policy making, and evaluating candidates and their positions TE: Background Notes, Digital Polling, 220, Global Awareness, 7, 13, 53, 123, 166, 211, 269, 383, 401, 495, 550, 636, Media Influence, 228, Recent Scholarship, 19, 51, 73, 94, 130, 162, 201, 229, 251, 270, 303, 323, 374, 396, 438, 461, 484, 520, 552, 579, 598, 646, 662, 704, 729 2SS-P11. Compare the United States system of politics and government to other systems of the world, with emphasis on: advantages and disadvantages of unitary, confederate, and federal systems the ways powers are distributed and shared in a parliamentary system SE/TE: Forms of Government, 12-16, unitary government, 14, , federal government, 53, 290, federalism, 70, , 626, Background Notes, 628, 629, 630, Activities, 628, Assessment, 16, 632, Advanced Students, 14 SE/TE: Parliament, 14, 16, 16g, , parliamentary government, 16, 16a, 66, , 626, Background Notes, 628, 629, 630, Activities, 628, Assessment, 16, 632, Advanced Students, 14 free versus totalitarian systems of government SE/TE: The Living Constitution: America's Place in the World, 640, Close Up on Primary Sources: Democratic Reform in Mexico, 644, The Third Way, 671, Comparative Political Systems, 624, Why It Matters: Great Britain, 626, Critical Thinking: Making Comparisons, 632, Why It Matters: Japan, 634, Critical Thinking: Making Comparisons, 638, Why It Matters: Mexico, 639, The Living Constitution: America's Place in the World, 640, Why It Matters: Russia, 645, Critical Thinking: Drawing Inferences, 643, Why It Matters: China, 650, Close Up on Reno v. ACLU, 1997, 653, Chapter 22 Assessment, 654, Comparative Economic Systems, 656, Why It Matters: Capitalism, 658, Critical Thinking: Making Comparisons, 664, Why It Matters: Socialism, 666, Critical Thinking: Making Comparisons, 670, Why It Matters: Communism, 672, Close Up on Shelley v. Kraemer, 1948, 677, Chapter 23 Assessment, 678, Forms of Government, 15, Voter Turnout in Selected Democracies,

13 free versus totalitarian systems of government SE/TE: Access to Media in Selected Countries, 227, The Tax Bite in Selected Countries, 296, Use of Capital Punishment Worldwide, 587, Men and Women in the Workforce, Selected Countries, 609, Per Capita GDP in Selected Countries, 669, Unemployment in Selected Countries, , 670, Crime Rates of Selected Countries, 710, Should the United States Be Active in World Affairs?, , 634, 639, 645, 650, 658, 666, 672, Assessment, 632, 638, 643, 649, 652, 654, 655, 664, 670, 676, 678, You Can Make a Difference, 636,

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