2. Governmental Systems and Principles (cont’d) 6-8 American History 9-12 American History 6-8 World History 9-12 World History 6-8 Geography 9-12 Government D. Evaluate the D .Describe and give Theme 3 successes and examples of how the challenges of the constitutional Articles of principle of checks and Confederation to balances limits the and explain the need for a powers of government concepts Constitutional and leaders. Key Convention. Understandings Theme 3 E. Apply the principles E. Explain how the Bill of rule of law, of Rights and representation, subsequent and separation of powers, amendments limit the checks and balances, power of government, and federalism to protect individual explain the purposes liberty, and provide concepts and functions of the for equality under the Understandings Constitution. law. Key F. Describe the origins F. Compare the 3 and purposes of the Bill structure and of Rights and evaluate functions of local, state the enduring and federal significance of governments. concepts to the and concepts preservation of individual rights and Key Understandings liberties. G. Examine elections, Theme 3
2. Governmental Systems and Principles (cont’d) 6-8 American History 9-12 American History 6-8 World History 9-12 World History 6-8 Geography 9-12 Government Theme 3 D. Evaluate the successes and challenges of the Articles of Confederation to explain the need for a Constitutional Convention. D .Describe and give examples of how the constitutional principle of checks and balances limits the powers of government and leaders. Key concepts and Understandings Theme 3 E. Apply the principles of rule of law, representation, separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism to explain the purposes and functions of the Constitution. E. Explain how the Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments limit the power of government, protect individual liberty, and provide for equality under the law. Key concepts and Understandings 3 F. Describe the origins and purposes of the Bill of Rights and evaluate the enduring significance of concepts to the preservation of individual rights and liberties. F. Compare the structure and functions of local, state and federal governments. Key concepts and Understandings Theme 3 G. Examine elections,
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