Analyze how the U.S. Constitution expanded civic participation over time.
Clarifications
Clarification 1: Students will describe how the U.S. Constitution expanded voting rights through amendments and legislation including, but not limited to, the 15th, 19th, 24th and 26th Amendments, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 5
Strand: Civics and Government (Starting 2023-2024)
Standard: Civic and Political Participation
Date Adopted or Revised: 07/21
Status: State Board Approved
Related Courses
This benchmark is part of these courses.
5021070: Social Studies Grade 5 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
7721016: Access Social Studies - Grade 5 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
Related Access Points
Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
SS.5.CG.2.AP.3: Recognize voting rights within the U.S. Constitution.
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Voting Rights Amendments: The 26th Amendment:
Learn about the 26th Amendment and how it expanded the opportunity for civic participation in the United States with this short video.
Type: Original Student Tutorial
The Voting Rights Act of 1965:
Learn about the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and how it increased the opportunity for civic participation in the United States with this short video.
Type: Original Student Tutorial
Voting Rights Amendments: The 19th Amendment:
Learn about the history of the 19th Amendment and how it expanded civic participation with this short video.
Type: Original Student Tutorial
Voting Rights Amendments: The 24th Amendment:
Learn how the 24th Amendment expanded the opportunity for civic participation with this short video.
Type: Original Student Tutorial
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