Standard 3 : Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, functions, and organization of government. (Archived)



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General Information

Number: (Archived).7.C.3
Title: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, functions, and organization of government.
Type: Standard
Subject: Archived Civics - Archived
Grade: 7
Body Of Knowledge: Civics and Government

Related Benchmarks

This cluster includes the following benchmarks
Code Description
(Archived) SS.7.C.3.1: Compare different forms of government (direct democracy, representative democracy, socialism, communism, monarchy, oligarchy, autocracy).
(Archived) SS.7.C.3.2: Compare parliamentary, federal, confederal, and unitary systems of government.
(Archived) SS.7.C.3.3: Illustrate the structure and function (three branches of government established in Articles I, II, and III with corresponding powers) of government in the United States as established in the Constitution.
(Archived) SS.7.C.3.4: Identify the relationship and division of powers between the federal government and state governments.
(Archived) SS.7.C.3.5: Explain the Constitutional amendment process.
(Archived) SS.7.C.3.6: Evaluate Constitutional rights and their impact on individuals and society.
(Archived) SS.7.C.3.7: Analyze the impact of the 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th amendments on participation of minority groups in the American political process.
(Archived) SS.7.C.3.8: Analyze the structure, functions, and processes of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
(Archived) SS.7.C.3.9: Illustrate the law making process at the local, state, and federal levels.
(Archived) SS.7.C.3.10: Identify sources and types (civil, criminal, constitutional, military) of law.
(Archived) SS.7.C.3.11: Diagram the levels, functions, and powers of courts at the state and federal levels.
(Archived) SS.7.C.3.12: Analyze the significance and outcomes of landmark Supreme Court cases including, but not limited to, Marbury v. Madison, Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, Gideon v. Wainwright, Miranda v. Arizona, in re Gault, Tinker v. Des Moines, Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, United States v. Nixon, and Bush v. Gore.
(Archived) SS.7.C.3.13: Compare the constitutions of the United States and Florida.
(Archived) SS.7.C.3.14: Differentiate between local, state, and federal governments' obligations and services.