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G.CI Civic Involvement

G.CI.1 Opportunities for civic engagement within the structures of government are made possible through political and public policy processes.
G.CI.2 Political parties, interest groups and the media provide opportunities for civic involvement through various means.

G.CP Civic Participation and Skills

G.CP.3 Issues can be analyzed through the critical use of credible sources
- Role of the media (CG-I.1)
G.CP.4 The processes of persuasion, compromise, consensus building and negotiation contribute to the democratic process.

G.BP Basic Principles of the U.S. Constitution

G.BP.5 As the supreme law of the land, the U.S. Constitution incorporates basic principles that help define the government of the United States as a federal republic including its structure, powers and relationship with the governed.
G.BP.6 The Federalist Papers and the Anti-Federalist Papers framed the national debate over the basic principles of government encompassed by the Constitution of the United States.
G.BP.7 Constitutional government in the United States has changed over time as a result of amendments to the U.S. Constitution, Supreme Court decisions, legislation and informal practices.
G.BP.8 The Bill of Rights was drafted in response to the national debate over the ratification of the Constitution of the United States.
- The Constitutional Convention (CG-B.4)
- The Bill of Rights (CG-C.4)
G.BP.9 The constitutional amendments known collectively as the Reconstruction Amendments extended new constitutional protections to African Americans, though the struggle to fully achieve equality would continue.
- Constitutional amendments (CG-C.3)
- What are civil liberties and civil rights? (CG-F.1)
G.BP.10 Constitutional amendments have provided for civil rights such as suffrage for disenfranchised groups.
- Constitutional amendments (CG-C.3)
- What are civil liberties and civil rights? (CG-F.1)
G.BP.11 Constitutional amendments have altered provisions for the structure and functions of the federal government.
- Constitutional amendments (CG-C.3)
- Supreme Court cases on the balance of power (CG-D.7)

G.SF Structure and Functions of the Federal Government

G.SF.12 Law and public policy are created and implemented by three branches of government; each functions with its own set of powers and responsibilities.
G.SF.13 The political process creates a dynamic interaction among the three branches of government in addressing current issues.

G.RP Role of the People

G.RP.14 In the United States, people have rights that protect them from undue governmental interference. Rights carry responsibilities that help define how people use their rights and that require respect for the rights of others.
G.RP.15 Historically, the United States has struggled with majority rule and the extension of minority rights. As a result of this struggle, the government has increasingly extended civil rights to marginalized groups and broadened opportunities for participation.
- Constitutional amendments (CG-C.3)
- What are civil liberties and civil rights? (CG-F.1)

G.OS Ohio's State and Local Governments

G.OS.16 As a framework for the state, the Ohio Constitution has similarities and differences to the federal Constitution; it was changed in 1851 to address difficulties governing the state.
G.OS.17 Individuals in Ohio have a responsibility to assist state and local governments as they address relevant and often controversial problems that directly affect their communities.

G.PP Public Policy

G.PP.18 A variety of entities within the three branches of government, at all levels, address public policy issues that arise in domestic and international affairs.
G.PP.19 Individuals and organizations play a role within federal, state and local governments in helping to determine public (domestic and foreign) policy.

G.GE Government and the Economy

G.GE.20 The federal government uses spending and tax policy to maintain economic stability and foster economic growth. Regulatory actions carry economic costs and benefits.
- Free trade and protectionism (CG-J.2)
- Government services and taxes (CG-J.3)
G.GE.21 The Federal Reserve System uses monetary tools to regulate the nation's money supply and moderate the effects of expansion and contraction in the economy.

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G.CI Civic Involvement

G.CI.1 Opportunities for civic engagement within the structures of government are made possible through political and public policy processes.

G.CI.2 Political parties, interest groups and the media provide opportunities for civic involvement through various means.

G.CP Civic Participation and Skills

G.CP.3 Issues can be analyzed through the critical use of credible sources

G.CP.4 The processes of persuasion, compromise, consensus building and negotiation contribute to the democratic process.

G.BP Basic Principles of the U.S. Constitution

G.BP.5 As the supreme law of the land, the U.S. Constitution incorporates basic principles that help define the government of the United States as a federal republic including its structure, powers and relationship with the governed.

G.BP.6 The Federalist Papers and the Anti-Federalist Papers framed the national debate over the basic principles of government encompassed by the Constitution of the United States.

G.BP.7 Constitutional government in the United States has changed over time as a result of amendments to the U.S. Constitution, Supreme Court decisions, legislation and informal practices.

G.BP.8 The Bill of Rights was drafted in response to the national debate over the ratification of the Constitution of the United States.

G.BP.9 The constitutional amendments known collectively as the Reconstruction Amendments extended new constitutional protections to African Americans, though the struggle to fully achieve equality would continue.

G.BP.10 Constitutional amendments have provided for civil rights such as suffrage for disenfranchised groups.

G.BP.11 Constitutional amendments have altered provisions for the structure and functions of the federal government.

G.SF Structure and Functions of the Federal Government

G.SF.12 Law and public policy are created and implemented by three branches of government; each functions with its own set of powers and responsibilities.

G.SF.13 The political process creates a dynamic interaction among the three branches of government in addressing current issues.

G.RP Role of the People

G.RP.14 In the United States, people have rights that protect them from undue governmental interference. Rights carry responsibilities that help define how people use their rights and that require respect for the rights of others.

G.RP.15 Historically, the United States has struggled with majority rule and the extension of minority rights. As a result of this struggle, the government has increasingly extended civil rights to marginalized groups and broadened opportunities for participation.

G.OS Ohio's State and Local Governments

G.OS.16 As a framework for the state, the Ohio Constitution has similarities and differences to the federal Constitution; it was changed in 1851 to address difficulties governing the state.

G.OS.17 Individuals in Ohio have a responsibility to assist state and local governments as they address relevant and often controversial problems that directly affect their communities.

G.PP Public Policy

G.PP.18 A variety of entities within the three branches of government, at all levels, address public policy issues that arise in domestic and international affairs.

G.PP.19 Individuals and organizations play a role within federal, state and local governments in helping to determine public (domestic and foreign) policy.

G.GE Government and the Economy

G.GE.20 The federal government uses spending and tax policy to maintain economic stability and foster economic growth. Regulatory actions carry economic costs and benefits.

G.GE.21 The Federal Reserve System uses monetary tools to regulate the nation's money supply and moderate the effects of expansion and contraction in the economy.