Standard 1 : Demonstrate an understanding of the origins and purposes of government, law, and the American political system.Archived
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(Archived) SS.912.C.1.1 : Evaluate, take, and defend positions on the founding ideals and principles in American Constitutional government.
(Archived) SS.912.C.1.2 : Explain how the Declaration of Independence reflected the political principles of popular sovereignty, social contract, natural rights, and individual rights.
(Archived) SS.912.C.1.3 : Evaluate the ideals and principles of the founding documents (Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Federalist Papers) that shaped American Democracy.
(Archived) SS.912.C.1.4 : Analyze and categorize the diverse viewpoints presented by the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists concerning ratification of the Constitution and inclusion of a bill of rights.
(Archived) SS.912.C.1.5 : Evaluate how the Constitution and its amendments reflect the political principles of rule of law, checks and balances, separation of powers, republicanism, democracy, and federalism.
Cluster Information
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(Archived).9.C.1
Title:
Demonstrate an understanding of the origins and purposes of government, law, and the American political system.