Civics Standard One: Students will examine the structure and
purposes of governments with specific emphasis on constitutional democracy
(Government).
4-5: Students will understand that governments have a variety
of structures and exist for many purposes and that in America these are
explained in the United States and State constitutions.
4-5: Students will understand that the United States government
is divided into executive, legislative, and judicial branches, each with
specific responsibilities and powers.
Civics Standard Two: Students will understand the principles
and ideals underlying the American political system (Politics).
4-5: Students will understand that the principle of "due process"
means that the government must follow its own rules when taking actions
against a citizen.
4-5: Students will understand that a society based on the
ideal of individual liberty requires a commitment on the part of its citizens
to the principles of civic responsibility and personal civility.
Civics Standard Three: Students will understand the responsibilities,
rights, and privileges of United States citizens (Citizenship).
4-5: Students will identify the fundamental rights of all
American citizens as enumerated in the Bill of Rights.
4-5: Students will apply the protections guaranteed in the
Bill of Rights to an analysis of everyday situations.
Civics Standard Four: Students will develop and employ the
civic skills necessary for effective, participatory citizenship (Participation).
4-5: Students will understand that in order to select effective
leaders, citizens have to become informed about candidates' qualifications
and the issues of the day.
4-5: Students will identify and employ the formal and informal
methods by which democratic groups function.