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11-12 Grades: Social Studies Benchmarks for Government
A. Evaluate, take, and defend positions about issues concerning the
alignment of the characteristics of American democracy with realities in
the United States today.
B. Explain how the U.S. Constitution had evolved including its
philosophical foundations, amendments, and court interpretations.
C. Analyze how citizens participate in the election process in the
United States.
Government (Role of Government)
12th Grade:
1. Identify and analyze an issue related to domestic or foreign policy
in the United States (e.g., human rights, intervention in conflicts
between other countries, or health care).
2. Explain how individuals and groups, both governmental and
non-governmental, influence domestic and foreign policy and evaluate how
these actions reflect characteristics of American
democracy.
Government (Rules and Laws)
12th Grade:
3. Explain the key arguments made for and against the ratification of
the Constitution and illustrate how those arguments influence
contemporary political debate.
Government (Systems of Government)
12th Grade:
4. Identify and analyze issues related to the election process in the
United States (e.g., election board policies, technology used in
elections, media reporting of election results).
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