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Explore American political culture
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify characteristics of American political culture
describe the sources and influences of political socialization
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Explore citizenship responsibilities
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify types of political participation
assess one’s own level of political participation
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Explore the evolution of the U.S. Constitution
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify thinkers and ideas that influenced the development of the U.S. Constitution
discuss the significance of the theory of social contract in the American political system
assess different forms of government for their degree of control, individual liberty and equality
compare the characteristics of direct democracy and representative democracy
differentiate between delegated, implied, and reserved powers
describe the limitations of democratic government
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Analyze civil liberties and civil rights
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
differentiate between civil rights and civil liberties
analyze amendments and landmark Supreme Court cases relating to civil liberties and/or civil rights
explore current issues related to civil liberties and/or civil rights
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Analyze the election process in the United States
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
explain the nomination process
explain the electoral college
explain the general election process
identify the role of the citizen in the election process
describe the campaign process
identify factors that influence voting behavior
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Explain the role of interest groups and political parties
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
explore the American political party system
identify the types of interest groups
identify interest group actions to influence policy and election campaigns
compare the relationship between majority rule and minority rights
explore the impact of gerrymandering
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Assess the influence of public opinion and media in the political process
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify examples of how the media sets the political agenda
identify examples of misinformation and bias
discuss the role of public opinion in the American political process
assess public opinion polls
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Summarize the functions of American Government
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
explain the principles of separation of powers
identify examples of checks and balances
summarize the functions of the legislative branch
summarize the functions of the executive branch
summarize the functions of the judicial branch
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Analyze the relationship between American federalism and states’ rights
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
discuss American federalism and state powers
identify examples of exclusive, concurrent, and reserved powers
analyze how federal and state government interact in policy areas
assess how funding influences the relationship between federal and state governments