Standard(s):
[SS2010] CIV (7) 2 : 2 ) Explain essential characteristics of the political system of the United States, including the organization and function of political parties and the process of selecting political leaders.
Describing the influence of John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Thomas Paine, Niccolò Machiavelli, Charles de Montesquieu, and François-Marie Arouet (Voltaire) on the political system of the United States
[SS2010] CIV (7) 5 : 5 ) Compare duties and functions of members of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Alabama's local and state governments and of the national government. (Alabama)
Locating political and geographic districts of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Alabama's local and state governments and of the national government (Alabama)
Describing the organization and jurisdiction of courts at the local, state, and national levels within the judicial system of the United States (Alabama)
Explaining concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances among the three branches of state and national governments (Alabama)
[SS2010] CIV (7) 6 : 6 ) Explain the importance of juvenile, adult, civil, and criminal laws within the judicial system of the United States.
Explaining rights of citizens as guaranteed by the Bill of Rights under the Constitution of the United States
Explaining what is meant by the term rule of law
Justifying consequences of committing a civil or criminal offense
Contrasting juvenile and adult laws at local, state, and federal levels (Alabama)
[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