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2. Governmental Systems and Principles 6-8 American History 9-12 American History 6-8 World History 9-12 History 6-8 Geography 9-12 Government Theme 3 Founding A. Evaluate the impact of the French and Indian Wars on Great Britain’s approach to colonial rule. Emerging Globally A. Analyze how political developments and Constitutional Amendments of the period altered the relationship between government and people. Classical Civilizations: Foundations of Representative Governments A. Explain the origins, functions, and structure of governmental systems within classical civilizations. . Age of Discovery and Change A. Describe how governments and institutions of the Eastern and Western Hemispheres changed to deal with the challenges and opportunities of an interconnected Structure of Government A. the concepts of due process of law, popular sovereignty, rule of law, representation, and federalism to explain the purpose and legacy of the Constitution. Key concepts and Understandings Theme 3 B. Apply the concept of representation to the conflict between the colonies and Great Britain. B. Describe the intended and unintended consequences of progressive reforms and government responses in the first three decades of the twentieth century. B. Analyze direct democracy and representative democracy in order to apply the concepts of majority rule, minority rights and civic duty. B. Analyze the and function of a leader to determine his/her impact on a governmental system. B. Analyze the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution to determine their success in implementing the ideals of the Declaration of Independence. Key concepts and Understandings Theme 3 C. Apply the principles of inalienable rights, popular sovereignty, natural rights, and social contract to evaluate the purpose and legacy of the Declaration of Independence. C. Analyze the changing social norms and conflicting mores which emerged during the first three decades of the twentieth century. C. Explain how the rule of law developed from a written code of laws as well as concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances. C. Analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government to determine how they function and interact. Key concepts and Understandings
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