Distinguish between the rights, roles, powers, and responsibilities of individuals and institutions in the political system and analyze the marginalization of multiple groups and perspectives in that system.
SS.9-12.CV.2
Civic and Political Institutions
Evaluate the opportunities and limitations of participation in elections, voting, and the electoral process, and the impact disenfranchisement has on these processes.
SS.9-12.CV.3
Civic and Political Institutions
Analyze constitutions, laws, and agreements to determine the degree to which they achieve justice, equality, and liberty.
SS.9-12.CV.4
Civic and Political Institutions
Evaluate the U.S. Constitution's ability to establish a system of government with power, responsibilities, and limits, and explain how the U.S. Constitution has evolved/changed over time and is still debated.
SS.9-12.CV.5
Participation & Deliberation: Applying Civic Virtues and Democratic Principles
Analyze civic dispositions, democratic principles, constitutional rights, and human rights and their impact on personal interests and multiple perspectives.
SS.9-12.CV.6
Participation & Deliberation: Applying Civic Virtues and Democratic Principles
Identify and explain how political parties, the media, and public interest groups both influence and reflect social and political interests.
SS.9-12.CV.7
Participation & Deliberation: Applying Civic Virtues and Democratic Principles
Compare and contrast the democratic concepts and principles inherent to the U.S. system of government.