Florida

Origins and purposes of government

• SS.912.CG.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the origins and purposes of government, law and the American political system.

  • SS.912.CG.1.1 Examine how intellectual influences in primary documents contributed to the ideas in the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

    • Influences on U.S. government (CG-B.1)
    • Source analysis: the Declaration of Independence (CG-B.2)
    • The Articles of Confederation (CG-B.3)
    • Introduction to the Constitution (CG-C.1)
    • The Bill of Rights (CG-C.4)

  • SS.912.CG.1.2 Explain the influence of Enlightenment ideas on the Declaration of Independence.

    • Influences on U.S. government (CG-B.1)
    • Source analysis: the Declaration of Independence (CG-B.2)
    • Introduction to the Constitution (CG-C.1)

  • SS.912.CG.1.3 Explain arguments presented in the Federalist Papers in support of ratifying the U.S. Constitution and a republican form of government.

    • The Constitutional Convention (CG-B.4)
    • Source analysis: the Federalist Papers (CG-B.5)
    • The Bill of Rights (CG-C.4)

  • SS.912.CG.1.4 Analyze how the ideals and principles expressed in the founding documents shape America as a constitutional republic.

    • Source analysis: the Declaration of Independence (CG-B.2)
    • The Articles of Confederation (CG-B.3)
    • The Constitutional Convention (CG-B.4)
    • Source analysis: the Federalist Papers (CG-B.5)
    • Introduction to the Constitution (CG-C.1)
    • The Bill of Rights (CG-C.4)

  • SS.912.CG.1.5 Explain how the U.S. Constitution and its amendments uphold the following political principles: checks and balances, consent of the governed, democracy, due process of law, federalism, individual rights, limited government, representative government, republicanism, rule of law and separation of powers.

    • Identify types of government (CG-A.2)
    • The Constitutional Convention (CG-B.4)
    • Introduction to the Constitution (CG-C.1)
    • Federalism (CG-C.2)
    • Constitutional amendments (CG-C.3)
    • The Bill of Rights (CG-C.4)
    • Checks and balances (CG-D.6)

Rights and responsibilities of citizens

• SS.912.CG.2 Evaluate the roles, rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens and determine methods of active participation in society, government and the political system.

  • SS.912.CG.2.1 Explain the constitutional provisions that establish and affect citizenship.

    • Constitutional amendments (CG-C.3)
    • What are civil liberties and civil rights? (CG-F.1)
    • Rights and responsibilities of active citizenship (CG-G.1)
    • Immigration and naturalization (CG-G.2)
    • The U.S. naturalization test (CG-G.3)

  • SS.912.CG.2.2 Explain the importance of political and civic participation to the success of the United States' constitutional republic.

    • What are civil liberties and civil rights? (CG-F.1)
    • Supreme Court cases on the Bill of Rights (CG-F.2)
    • Rights and responsibilities of active citizenship (CG-G.1)
    • Political participation (CG-H.3)

  • SS.912.CG.2.3 Explain the responsibilities of citizens at the local, state and national levels.

    • Rights and responsibilities of active citizenship (CG-G.1)
    • Political participation (CG-H.3)

  • SS.912.CG.2.4 Evaluate, take and defend objective, evidence-based positions on issues that cause the government to balance the interests of individuals with the public good.

    • Introduction to state and local government (CG-E.1)
    • Identify levels and branches of government (CG-E.2)
    • Supreme Court cases on the Bill of Rights (CG-F.2)
    • Free trade and protectionism (CG-J.2)
    • Government services and taxes (CG-J.3)

  • SS.912.CG.2.5 Analyze contemporary and historical examples of government-imposed restrictions on rights.

    • What are civil liberties and civil rights? (CG-F.1)
    • Supreme Court cases on the Bill of Rights (CG-F.2)

  • SS.912.CG.2.6 Explain how the principles contained in foundational documents contributed to the expansion of civil rights and liberties over time.

    • Source analysis: the Declaration of Independence (CG-B.2)
    • Introduction to the Constitution (CG-C.1)
    • Constitutional amendments (CG-C.3)
    • The Bill of Rights (CG-C.4)
    • What are civil liberties and civil rights? (CG-F.1)
    • Supreme Court cases on the Fourteenth Amendment: incorporation (CG-F.3)

  • SS.912.CG.2.7 Analyze the impact of civic engagement as a means of preserving or reforming institutions.

    • Constitutional amendments (CG-C.3)
    • The Bill of Rights (CG-C.4)
    • What are civil liberties and civil rights? (CG-F.1)
    • Presidential elections (CG-H.2)
    • Political participation (CG-H.3)

  • SS.912.CG.2.8 Explain the impact of political parties, interest groups, media and individuals on determining and shaping public policy.

    • The two-party system (CG-H.1)
    • Role of the media (CG-I.1)

  • SS.912.CG.2.9 Explain the process and procedures of elections at the state and national levels.

    • Presidential elections (CG-H.2)
    • Political participation (CG-H.3)
    • Role of the media (CG-I.1)

  • SS.912.CG.2.10 Analyze factors that contribute to voter turnout in local, state and national elections.

    • Constitutional amendments (CG-C.3)
    • What are civil liberties and civil rights? (CG-F.1)
    • Political participation (CG-H.3)

  • SS.912.CG.2.11 Evaluate political communication for bias, factual accuracy, omission and emotional appeal.

    • Role of the media (CG-I.1)

  • SS.912.CG.2.12 Explain how interest groups, the media and public opinion influence local, state and national decision-making related to public issues.

    • Federalism (CG-C.2)
    • How a bill becomes a law (CG-D.2)
    • Introduction to state and local government (CG-E.1)
    • Identify levels and branches of government (CG-E.2)
    • State courts (CG-E.3)
    • Free trade and protectionism (CG-J.2)

  • SS.912.CG.2.13 Analyze the influence and effects of various forms of media and the internet in political communication.

    • Role of the media (CG-I.1)

Principles, functions, and organization of government

• SS.912.CG.3 Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, functions and organization of government.

  • SS.912.CG.3.1 Analyze how certain political ideologies conflict with the principles of freedom and democracy.

    • Identify types of government (CG-A.2)
    • Introduction to the Constitution (CG-C.1)
    • Federalism (CG-C.2)
    • Constitutional amendments (CG-C.3)
    • The Bill of Rights (CG-C.4)
    • What are civil liberties and civil rights? (CG-F.1)

  • SS.912.CG.3.2 Explain how the U.S. Constitution safeguards and limits individual rights.

    • Constitutional amendments (CG-C.3)
    • The Bill of Rights (CG-C.4)
    • The judicial branch (CG-D.5)
    • Checks and balances (CG-D.6)
    • Supreme Court cases on the Bill of Rights (CG-F.2)

  • SS.912.CG.3.3 Analyze the structures, functions and processes of the legislative branch as described in Article I of the U.S. Constitution.

    • Constitutional amendments (CG-C.3)
    • The legislative branch (CG-D.1)
    • Checks and balances (CG-D.6)

  • SS.912.CG.3.4 Analyze the structures, functions and processes of the executive branch as described in Article II of the U.S. Constitution.

    • The executive branch (CG-D.3)
    • Checks and balances (CG-D.6)
    • Presidential elections (CG-H.2)

  • SS.912.CG.3.5 Describe how independent regulatory agencies interact with the three branches of government and with citizens.

    • Executive departments and independent agencies (CG-D.4)

  • SS.912.CG.3.6 Explain expressed, implied, concurrent and reserved powers in the U.S. Constitution.

    • Federalism (CG-C.2)
    • The legislative branch (CG-D.1)
    • Supreme Court cases on the balance of power (CG-D.7)
    • Introduction to state and local government (CG-E.1)
    • State courts (CG-E.3)

  • SS.912.CG.3.7 Analyze the structures, functions and processes of the judicial branch as described in Article III of the U.S. Constitution.

    • The judicial branch (CG-D.5)
    • Checks and balances (CG-D.6)

  • SS.912.CG.3.8 Describe the purpose and function of judicial review in the American constitutional government.

    • Federalism (CG-C.2)
    • Interpreting the Constitution (CG-C.5)
    • The judicial branch (CG-D.5)
    • Supreme Court cases on the balance of power (CG-D.7)

  • SS.912.CG.3.9 Compare the role of state and federal judges with other elected officials.

    • The judicial branch (CG-D.5)
    • State courts (CG-E.3)

  • SS.912.CG.3.10 Analyze the levels and responsibilities of state and federal courts.

    • The judicial branch (CG-D.5)
    • State courts (CG-E.3)

  • SS.912.CG.3.11 Evaluate how landmark Supreme Court decisions affect law, liberty and the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution.

    • Supreme Court cases on the balance of power (CG-D.7)
    • Supreme Court cases on the Bill of Rights (CG-F.2)
    • Supreme Court cases on the Fourteenth Amendment: incorporation (CG-F.3)

  • SS.912.CG.3.12 Analyze the concept of federalism in the United States and its role in establishing the relationship between the state and national governments.

    • The Constitutional Convention (CG-B.4)
    • Federalism (CG-C.2)
    • Constitutional amendments (CG-C.3)
    • Introduction to state and local government (CG-E.1)
    • Identify levels and branches of government (CG-E.2)
    • What are civil liberties and civil rights? (CG-F.1)

  • SS.912.CG.3.13 Explain how issues between Florida, other states and the national government are resolved.

    • Federalism (CG-C.2)

  • SS.912.CG.3.14 Explain the judicial decision-making process in interpreting law at the state and national levels.

    • Interpreting the Constitution (CG-C.5)

  • SS.912.CG.3.15 Explain how citizens are affected by the local, state and national governments.

    • The legislative branch (CG-D.1)
    • How a bill becomes a law (CG-D.2)
    • The executive branch (CG-D.3)
    • Executive departments and independent agencies (CG-D.4)
    • The judicial branch (CG-D.5)
    • Introduction to state and local government (CG-E.1)
    • Identify levels and branches of government (CG-E.2)
    • State courts (CG-E.3)

World affairs and foreign policy

• SS.912.CG.4 Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues in world affairs and evaluate the role and impact of U.S. foreign policy.

  • SS.912.CG.4.1 Analyze how liberty and economic freedom generate broad-based opportunity and prosperity in the United States.

    • Identify types of government (CG-A.2)

  • SS.912.CG.4.2 Explain how the United States uses foreign policy to influence other nations.

    • Executive departments and independent agencies (CG-D.4)
    • Free trade and protectionism (CG-J.2)

  • SS.912.CG.4.3 Explain how U.S. foreign policy supports democratic principles and protects human rights around the world.

  • SS.912.CG.4.4 Identify indicators of democratization in foreign countries.