SS4CG1 The student will describe the meaning of:
a. Natural rights as found in the Declaration of Independance (the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness)
b. "We the People" from the Preamble to the US Constitution as a reflection of consent of the governed or popular sovereignty
c. The federal system of government in the US
b. "We the People" from the Preamble to the US Constitution as a reflection of consent of the governed or popular sovereignty
c. The federal system of government in the US
SS4CG2 The student will explain the importance of freedom of expression as guaranteed by the First Amendment to the US Constitution.
SS4CG3 The student will describe the functions of government.
a. Rxplain the process for making and enforcing laws
b. Explain managing conflicts and protecting rights
c. Describe providing for the defense of the nation
d. Explain limiting the power of people in authority
e. Explain the fiscal responsibility of government.
b. Explain managing conflicts and protecting rights
c. Describe providing for the defense of the nation
d. Explain limiting the power of people in authority
e. Explain the fiscal responsibility of government.
SS4CG4 The student will explain the importance of Americans sharing certain centgral democratic beliefs and principals, both personal and civic.
a. Explain the necessity of respecting the rights of others and promoting the common good
b. Explain the necessity of oberying reasonable laws/rules voluntarily, and explain why it is important for citizens in a democratic society to participate in public (civic) life (staying informed, voting, volunteering, communicating with public officials)
b. Explain the necessity of oberying reasonable laws/rules voluntarily, and explain why it is important for citizens in a democratic society to participate in public (civic) life (staying informed, voting, volunteering, communicating with public officials)
