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SS.912.CG Civics and 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)
- SS.912.CG.1.2 Explain the influence of Enlightenment ideas on the Declaration of Independence.
  - Influences on U.S. government (CG-B.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.
  - Source analysis: the Federalist Papers (CG-B.5)
- SS.912.CG.1.4 Analyze how the ideals and principles expressed in the founding documents shape America as a constitutional republic.
- 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.
  - Introduction to the Constitution (CG-C.1)
  - The Bill of Rights (CG-C.4)
SS.912.CG.2 Evaluate the roles, rights, and responsibilities of United States 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)
- SS.912.CG.2.2 Explain the importance of political and civic participation to the success of the United States' constitutional republic.
  - 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.
- SS.912.CG.2.5 Analyze contemporary and historical examples of government-imposed restrictions on rights.
- SS.912.CG.2.6 Explain how the principles contained in foundational documents contributed to the expansion of civil rights and liberties over time.
- SS.912.CG.2.7 Analyze the impact of civic engagement as a means of preserving or reforming institutions.
- SS.912.CG.2.8 Explain the impact of political parties, interest groups, media and individuals on determining and shaping public policy.
- SS.912.CG.2.9 Explain the process and procedures of elections at the state and national levels.
  - Presidential elections (CG-H.2)
- SS.912.CG.2.10 Analyze factors that contribute to voter turnout in local, state and national elections.
  - 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.
- 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)
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)
  - Economic systems (CG-J.1)
- SS.912.CG.3.2 Explain how the U.S. Constitution safeguards and limits individual rights.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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)
  - State courts (CG-E.3)
- SS.912.CG.3.15 Explain how citizens are affected by the local, state and national governments.
SS.912.CG.4 Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues in world affairs, and evaluate the role and impact of United States 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)
  - Economic systems (CG-J.1)
- SS.912.CG.4.2 Explain how the United States uses foreign policy to influence other nations.
- 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.

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SS.912.CG Civics and 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.

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

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.

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

SS.912.CG.2 Evaluate the roles, rights, and responsibilities of United States 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

SS.912.CG.4 Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues in world affairs, and evaluate the role and impact of United States foreign policy.

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

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

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.