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Compare parliamentary, federal, confederal, and unitary systems of government.
Clarifications
This benchmark is annually evaluated on the Civics End-of-Course Assessment. For more information on how this benchmark is evaluated view the Civics End-of-Course Assessment Test Item Specifications pages 51-52. Additional resources may be found on the FLDOE End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments webpage and the FLDOE Social Studies webpage.General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 7
Strand: Civics and Government
Standard: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, functions, and organization of government.
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/14
Status: State Board Approved
Related Courses
This benchmark is part of these courses.
2106010: M/J Civics (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019, 2019 - 2022, 2022 - 2023 (current), 2023 and beyond)
2106015: M/J Civics (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023 (current), 2023 and beyond)
2106016: M/J Civics & Career Planning (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019, 2019 - 2022, 2022 - 2023 (current), 2023 and beyond)
2106020: M/J Civics, Advanced (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019, 2019 - 2022, 2022 - 2023 (current), 2023 and beyond)
2106025: M/J Civics, Advanced (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023 (current), 2023 and beyond)
2106026: M/J Civics, Advanced & Career Planning (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019, 2019 - 2022, 2022 - 2023 (current), 2023 and beyond)
2106030: M/J Law Studies (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023 (current), 2023 and beyond)
7821023: Access M/J Civics and Career Planning (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2019, 2019 and beyond)
7821021: Access M/J Civics (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 and beyond)
2106029: M/J Civics and Digital Technologies (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023 (current), 2023 and beyond)
2100045: M/J United States History & Civics (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023 (current), 2023 and beyond)
Related Access Points
Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
SS.7.C.3.In.b: Identify characteristics of different forms of government, such as democracy, monarchy, and communism.
SS.7.C.3.Su.b: Recognize different forms of government, such as democracy and communism.
SS.7.C.3.Pa.b: Recognize that in a democracy, people vote to elect government leaders.
Related Resources
Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this benchmark.
Original Student Tutorials
Original Student Tutorials Social Studies - Civics - Grades 6-8
Differing Democracies: Parliamentary and Presidential Systems :
In this tutorial, learn about two different types of democracies. You'll compare and contrast presidential and parliamentary systems of government using the examples of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Government: A "Systematic" Approach:
In this interactive tutorial, learn about three systems of government: federal, unitary, and confederal (a confederation).
Student Resources
Vetted resources students can use to learn the concepts and skills in this benchmark.
Original Student Tutorials
Differing Democracies: Parliamentary and Presidential Systems :
In this tutorial, learn about two different types of democracies. You'll compare and contrast presidential and parliamentary systems of government using the examples of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Type: Original Student Tutorial
Government: A "Systematic" Approach:
In this interactive tutorial, learn about three systems of government: federal, unitary, and confederal (a confederation).
Type: Original Student Tutorial
Parent Resources
Vetted resources caregivers can use to help students learn the concepts and skills in this benchmark.
