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Foundations of Democracy Standard 1Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental historical and philosophical principles and ideas that led to the development of the American Constitutional Democracy
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USG.1. ERAnalyze the philosophical influences on core political priniciples in the American constitutional democracy
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USG.1.INIntrepret founding documents and principles that led to the creation of the American constitutional democracy
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USG.1.CCAnalyze the major debates and compromises underlying the formation and ratification of the Constitution
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USG.1.IPInvestigate and communicate the importance of constitutional principles and fundamental values and apply them in abstract and real world situations.
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Government StructureStandard 2 Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and functions of government at all levels in the US.
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USG.2. ERExplain the authority, organization, purposes, and responsibilities of three branches of government as enumerated in Artles I-III in the Constitution
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USG.2.INAnalyze how power and responsibility are distributed, shared, and limited in the American constitutional government
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USG.2.CCExplain how governments in SC are organized and how they function in the American constitutional government
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USG.2.IPSynthesize why the rule of law has a central place in American society and impact it has on the American political system
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The Political ProcessStandard 3 Demonstrate an understanding of the political process in determining and shaping public policy and the political climate in the US
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USG.3.ERDescribe the policy making process in the American constitutional government
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USG.3.INInterpret how American political beliefs are shaped by the founding principles, core values, and changing demographics of America, and how those beliefs led to the creation of ideological tends which affect public policy over time
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USG.3.CCInvestigate the role of linkage institutions (i.e. media, interest groups, political parties) and explain how they shape public agenda & opinion
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USG.3.IPExplain how the electoral process works in federal elections and the effects those elections have on US government
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CitizenshipStandard 4Demonstrate an understanding of the rights and responsibilities associated with citizenship in the US
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USG.1. ERDescribe the criteria and process for immigration to and citizenship in the US and explain how the US has expanded and limited the concept of citizenship over time
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USG.1.INDistinguish between various economic, personal, and political rights of citizens in the US and how these rights can sometimes conflict with each other
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USG.1.CCAnalyze contemporary issues and governmental responses at various levels in terms of how they have provided equal protection under the law and equal access to society's opportunities and public facilities.
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USG.1.IPDescribe and evaluation the ways citizens can participate in the political process at the local, state, national, and global levels
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