Theme 4: Government in Action - The ability to be civically engaged relies upon an understanding of the historical foundations, structure and functions of American government. Students should recognize the ways in which decisions are made and how they might, in turn, influence the government. In achieving this, the student will be equipped with the rationale, knowledge, and skills necessary to realize the promise of American ideals. Strand 1. History: 2. Government 3. Geographical 4. Economic 5. People, Groups, Continuity and Systems and Study Concepts and Cultures Change Principles A. Evaluate the role and A. Analyze state and A. Analyze the role that A. Explain how political influence of federal electoral results to people, businesses, and parties and interest groups contemporary political determine the influence of government play in taxation reflect diverse perspectives parties on government. social, regional and and spending required to and are influenced by demographic maintain the public good. individuals. B. Explain a citizen’s legal characteristics. obligations, as well as B. Evaluate factors that shape opportunities for, public opinion on elections engaging with and using and policy issues. Key Concepts local, state, and federal and governments to shape C. Predict the consequences Understandings decision-making. that occur when institutions fail to meet the needs of C. Compare the various individuals and groups, and processes pertaining to when individuals fail to carry the selection of political out their personal leaders at the federal, responsibilities. state, and local level. Primary Sources Secondary Sources: Election Maps and exit polling Political Identity Quizzes Party Platforms Possible Sources of US Census Data Study Political Advertisements Presidential Debates Public Opinion Polls
Theme 4: Government in Action - The ability to be civically engaged relies upon an understanding of the historical foundations, structure and functions of American government. Students should recognize the ways in which decisions are made and how they might, in turn, influence the government. In achieving this, the student will be equipped with the rationale, knowledge, and skills necessary to realize the promise of American ideals. Strand 1. History: Continuity and Change 2. Government Systems and Principles 3. Geographical Study 4. Economic Concepts 5. People, Groups, and Cultures Key Concepts and Understandings A. Evaluate the role and influence of contemporary political parties on government. B. Explain a citizen’s legal obligations, as well as opportunities for, engaging with and using local, state, and federal governments to shape decision-making. C. Compare the various processes pertaining to the selection of political leaders at the federal, state, and local level. A. Analyze state and federal electoral results to determine the influence of social, regional and demographic characteristics. A. Analyze the role that people, businesses, and government play in taxation and spending required to maintain the public good. A. Explain how political parties and interest groups reflect diverse perspectives and are influenced by individuals. B. Evaluate factors that shape public opinion on elections and policy issues. C. Predict the consequences that occur when institutions fail to meet the needs of individuals and groups, and when individuals fail to carry out their personal responsibilities. Possible Sources of Study Primary Sources Election Maps and exit polling Party Platforms US Census Data Political Advertisements Presidential Debates Public Opinion Polls Secondary Sources: Political Identity Quizzes
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