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Adena State
Memorial > Social
Studies Content Standards > Government >
Role of Government
Role of Government
Benchmark
Recognize and explain the importance of symbols and landmarks of the U.S.
Grade level indicators
2nd Recognize the symbols of the United States that represent American democracy and values
Suggested educational programming- State Seal activity at Seal vista.
Benchmark
Identify the functions and major powers of the United States government and explain why they are
necessary
Grade level indicator
4th Explain the function of each of the three branches of government in Ohio
5th Explain the function and major powers of the three branches of the government of the U.S.
5th Explain the essential characteristics of American democracy including:
a. people serve as the source of government's authority
b. all citizens have the right and responsibility to vote
c. government is run through representatives
d. powers of the government are limited by law
e. all people have basic rights guaranteed to them by the Constitution
Suggested educational programming- Steps to statehood, activities concerning statehood, constitutions
and Bill of Rights.
The Social Studies Content Standards are fullfilled with the following at Adena:
FIELD TRIPS > SOUTHWEST REGION SITES:
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