Recognize how the U.S. Constitution and its amendments uphold the following political principles: checks and balances, consent of the governed, democracy, due process of law, federalism, individual rights, limited government, representative government, republicanism, rule of law and separation of powers.

Number: SS.912.CG.1.AP.5	Category: Access Points
Date Adopted or Revised: 05/23	Standard: Demonstrate an understanding of the origins and purposes of government, law and the American political system.