Grade 9 through 12 Civics Standards

Other Alaska Social Studies sets

• Kindergarten through Grade 2 Civics Standards
• Kindergarten through Grade 2 Economics Standards
• Kindergarten through Grade 2 Geography Standards
• Kindergarten through Grade 2 History Standards
• Kindergarten through Grade 2 Inquiry Standards
• Grade 3 through 5 Civics Standards
• Grade 3 through 5 Economics Standards
• Grade 3 through 5 Geography Standards
• Grade 3 through 5 History Standards
• Grade 3 through 5 Inquiry Standards
• Grade 6 Alaska Studies and Geography Standards
• Grade 6 through 8 Inquiry Standards
• Grade 7 World History and Geography Standards
• Grade 8 U.S. History and Civics
• Grade 9 through 12 Alaska History Standards
• Grade 9 through 12 Economics Standards
• Grade 9 through 12 Geography Standards
• Grade 9 through 12 Inquiry Standards
• Grade 9 through 12 U.S. History Standards
• Grade 9 through 12 World History Standards

Evaluate how fundamental U.S. principles have been interpreted over time and how they currently shape policy debates.SS.9‐12.7.1

Use data and evidence to determine how bias in the media impacts political participation.SS.9‐12.7.2

Use strategies to evaluate current event sources for bias and identify noncredible sources.SS.9‐12.7.3

Evaluate the effects of political socialization on developing and maintaining political ideologies within the United States.SS.9‐12.7.4

Evaluate the effectiveness of political action in changing government systems and policy.SS.9‐12.7.5

Use civic virtues to deliberate on and discuss solutions to core conflicts in representative democracy.SS.9‐12.7.6

Using data and evidence, examine influences on and barriers to voter participation and voter behavior.SS.9‐12.7.7

Examine different electoral systems in the United States and explain how to register to vote.SS.9‐12.7.8

Develop a position regarding the most effective electoral system at the local, Tribal, state, or national level based on evidence from multiple sources and perspectives.SS.9‐12.7.9

Evaluate procedures for making governmental decisions at the local, Tribal, state, national, and international levels in terms of the civic purposes achieved through the decision‐making process.SS.9‐12.8.1

Develop claims using evidence that explain how people use and challenge local, Tribal, state, national, and international laws to address a variety of public issues.SS.9‐12.8.2

Evaluate public policies in terms of intended and unintended outcomes and related consequences.SS.9‐12.8.3

Discuss the methods used to change societies, promote the common good, and protect civil and human rights.SS.9‐12.8.4

Evaluate the impact the U.S. justice system has had over time on policy, society, economics, and individual rights.SS.9‐12.8.5

Examine the role of the three branches of government concerning the creation, implementation, and interpretation of laws and policies.SS.9‐12.8.6

Examine the role that the media has in government oversight as well as in the creation, implementation, and interpretation of laws and policies.SS.9‐12.8.7

Explain the significance and impact of landmark Supreme Court cases.SS.9‐12.8.8

Evaluate the way that the United States’ founding principles and constitutional structures have influenced foreign policy over time.SS.9‐12.8.9

Evaluate the way that the United States’ founding principles and constitutional structures have influenced federal Indian policy and the relationship with Tribal governments over time.SS.9‐12.8.10

Research multiple sources and perspectives to assess how the United States conducts itself in international and Tribal relations and how those relations affect U.S. domestic policy.SS.9‐12.8.11

Evaluate the degree to which the United States affects and is affected by geopolitics and international economics.SS.9‐12.8.12

Explain how the Alaska constitution creates a system of government with three branches, limited powers, and federalism, and evaluate the unique features of Alaska’s constitution.SS.9‐12.9.1

Evaluate the efficacy of Alaska’s government and political systems in meeting the needs of Alaska’s diverse population.SS.9‐12.9.2

Investigate avenues for informed action including at the local, Tribal, state, and national levels.SS.9‐12.9.3

Take informed action to create and implement solutions to a local issue, incorporating perspectives from local experts.SS.9‐12.9.4

Identify and evaluate the contributions of Alaskans who have played a role in promoting civic virtues and founding principles.SS.9‐12.9.5

Evaluate the historic and ongoing impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) on Alaskans and the governance of Alaska.SS.9‐12.9.6

Evaluate the role of natural resources and resource development on the development of Alaska’s government.SS.9‐12.9.7

Express the unique challenges in governing Alaska due to its geography.SS.9‐12.9.8

Compare and contrast the services provided by local, state, and Tribal governments.SS.9‐12.9.9

Create a claim using multiple sources and perspectives analyzing the relationship between rights and responsibilities of members of a representative democracy.SS.9‐12.10.1

Interpret founding documents and evaluate their impact on the rights and responsibilities of members of a representative democracy.SS.9‐12.10.2

Plan and demonstrate ways in which engaged citizens can effect change in their tribe, community, state, nation, or world.SS.9‐12.10.3

Evaluate citizens’ and institutions’ effectiveness in addressing social and political problems at the local, state, Tribal, national, and international levels.SS.9‐12.10.4

Examine the intersection of personal views, civic virtues, and democratic principles and their impact on constitutional and human rights.SS.9‐12.10.5

Apply elements of civic discourse in the classroom and in the broader community.SS.9‐12.10.6

Recognize historic inequalities in the United States and Alaska and evaluate proposed solutions to correct them.SS.9‐12.10.7