Standard(s):
[SS2010] CIV (7) 10 : 10 ) Describe individual and civic responsibilities of citizens of the United States.
Examples: individual—respect for rights of others, self-discipline, negotiation, compromise, fiscal responsibility
civic—respect for law, patriotism, participation in political process, fiscal responsibility
• Differentiating rights, privileges, duties, and responsibilities between citizens and noncitizens
• Explaining how United States' citizenship is acquired by immigrants
• Explaining character traits that are beneficial to individuals and society
Examples: honesty, courage, compassion, civility, loyalty
[SS2010] CIV (7) 12 : 12 ) Describe how the United States can be improved by individual and group participation in civic and community activities.
• Identifying options for civic and community action
Examples: investigating the feasibility of a specific solution to a traffic problem, developing a plan for construction of a subdivision, using maps to make and justify decisions about best locations for public facilities
• Determining ways to participate in the political process
Examples: voting, running for office, serving on a jury, writing letters, being involved in political parties and political campaigns
[SS2010] USG (12) 11 : 11 ) Evaluate constitutional provisions of the legislative branch of the government of the United States, including checks by the legislative branch on other branches of government.
• Comparing rules of operations and hierarchies of Congress, including roles of the Speaker of the House, the Senate President Pro Tempore, majority and minority leaders, and party whips
• Identifying the significance of Congressional committee structure and types of committees
• Tracing the legislative process, including types of votes and committee action, from a bill's presentation to presidential action
[SS2010] USG (12) 14 : 14 ) Describe the role of citizens in American democracy, including the meaning, rights, and responsibilities of citizenship; due process and other rights guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States; and participation in the election process.
• Explaining how the balance between individual versus majority rule and state versus national authority is essential to the functioning of the American democratic society (Alabama)
Examples: majority rule and minority rights, liberty and equality, state and national authority in a federal system, civil disobedience and rule of law, freedom of the press, right to a fair trial, relationship of religion and government (Alabama)
[SS2010] CWI (9-12) 3 : 3 ) Compare civic responsibilities, individual rights, opportunities, and privileges of citizens of the United States to those of citizens of other nations.
