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Civics and Government

Demonstrate an understanding of the origins and purposes of government, law and the American political system.
1. 1
  Identify the influences of ancient Greece, ancient Rome and the Judeo-Christian tradition on America’s constitutional republic. SS.7.CG.1.AP.1
2. 2
  Identify the principles of due process of law, equality of mankind, limited government, natural rights, and rule of law, in the founding documents. SS.7.CG.1.AP.2
3. 3
  Identify the impact that the Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights and Thomas Paine’s Common Sense had on colonists’ views of the government. SS.7.CG.1.AP.3
4. 4
  Identify how Montesquieu’s view of separation of powers and John Locke’s theories related to natural law and Locke’s social contract, influenced the Founding Fathers. SS.7.CG.1.AP.4
5. 5
  Identify how British policies and responses to colonial concerns led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence. SS.7.CG.1.AP.5
6. 6
  Identify the ideas and grievances set forth in the Declaration of Independence. SS.7.CG.1.AP.6
7. 7
  Identify how the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation led to the writing of the U.S. Constitution. SS.7.CG.1.AP.7
8. 8
  Identify the six goals and purposes highlighted in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. SS.7.CG.1.AP.8
9. 9
  Identify how the U.S. Constitution limits the powers of the government through separation of powers, checks and balances, individual rights, rule of law and due process of law. SS.7.CG.1.AP.9
10. 10
  Identify the viewpoints of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists regarding the ratification of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. SS.7.CG.1.AP.10
11. 11
  Identify the influence of rule of law on the development of legal, political, and governmental systems in the United States. SS.7.CG.1.AP.11
Evaluate the roles, rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens, and determine methods of active participation in society, government and the political system.
1. 1
  Identify the qualifications for citizenship as defined by the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. SS.7.CG.2.AP.1
2. 2
  Identify the obligations and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship, and their impact on society. SS.7.CG.2.AP.2
3. 3
  Identify the rights contained in the Bill of Rights and other amendments to the U.S. Constitution. SS.7.CG.2.AP.3
4. 4
  Identify how the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights safeguard individual rights. SS.7.CG.2.AP.4
5. 5
  Identify the steps in the trial process and role of juries in the judicial system. SS.7.CG.2.AP.5
6. 6
  Identify the steps in the election and voting process at the local, state, and national levels. SS.7.CG.2.AP.6
7. 7
  Identify the Constitutional qualifications required to hold state and national office. SS.7.CG.2.AP.7
8. 8
  Identify the impact of media, individuals, and interest groups on monitoring and influencing government. SS.7.CG.2.AP.8
9. 9
  Identify examples of bias, symbolism, and propaganda in media and political communications. SS.7.CG.2.AP.9
10. 10
  Identify the steps a citizen would take to correct a problem at the local or state level. SS.7.CG.2.AP.10
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, functions and organization of government.
1. 1
  Identify an advantage of a constitutional republic, like the United States, over other forms of government. SS.7.CG.3.AP.1
2. 2
  Identify an advantage of a federal system of government for balancing local, state, and national government powers. SS.7.CG.3.AP.2
3. 3
  Identify the structure and function of the three branches of government established in the U.S. Constitution. SS.7.CG.3.AP.3
4. 4
  Identify the relationship between state and national governments as established in the U.S. Constitution and the 10th Amendment. SS.7.CG.3.AP.4
5. 5
  Identify the steps in the amendment process of the U.S. Constitution. SS.7.CG.3.AP.5
6. 6
  Identify how the 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 24th and 26th Amendments broadened participation in the political process. SS.7.CG.3.AP.6
7. 7
  Identify the structure and functions of the legislative branch of government. SS.7.CG.3.AP.7
8. 8
  Identify the structure and functions of the executive branch of government. SS.7.CG.3.AP.8
9. 9
  Identify the structure and functions of the judicial branch of government. SS.7.CG.3.AP.9
10. 10
  Identify sources and types of law. SS.7.CG.3.AP.10
11. 11
  Identify the effects of landmark Supreme Court decisions. SS.7.CG.3.AP.11
12. 12
  Identify the framework of government in the U.S. and Florida constitutions. SS.7.CG.3.AP.12
13. 13
  Identify government services provided to citizens at the local, state, and national levels. SS.7.CG.3.AP.13
14. 14
  Identify the purpose and function of the Electoral College in electing the President of the United States. SS.7.CG.3.AP.14
15. 15
  Identify the advantages of capitalism over socialism and communism in regard to economic freedom. SS.7.CG.3.AP.15
Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues in world affairs, and evaluate the role and impact of U.S. foreign policy.
1. 1
  Identify the relationship between U.S. foreign and domestic policy. SS.7.CG.4.AP.1
2. 2
  Identify the United States government and citizen participation in international organizations. SS.7.CG.4.AP.2
3. 3
  Identify examples of the United States actions and reactions in international conflicts. SS.7.CG.4.AP.3

Economics

Understand the fundamental concepts relevant to the development of a market economy.
1. 1
  Identify major characteristics of market and mixed economies. SS.7.E.1.AP.1
2. 2
  Identify differences in borrowing and lending money, including the use of credit. SS.7.E.1.AP.2
3. 3
  Identify examples of supply and demand, choice, scarcity, and opportunity cost. SS.7.E.1.AP.3
4. 4
  Identify the function of accounts and services provided by banks or other financial institutions. SS.7.E.1.AP.4
5. 5
  Identify that profit and incentives motivate people and businesses to work harder. SS.7.E.1.AP.5
6. 6
  Identify the differences and similarities in the national budget process to the personal budget process. SS.7.E.1.AP.6
Understand the fundamental concepts relevant to the institutions, structure, and functions of a national economy.
1. 1
  Identify how federal, state, and local taxes are used by the government. SS.7.E.2.AP.1
2. 2
  Identify that the banking system in the United States controls the money supply and interest rates. SS.7.E.2.AP.2
3. 3
  Identify and describe how U.S. laws and regulations are used to impact and monitor the economy. SS.7.E.2.AP.3
4. 4
  Identify entrepreneurs from various, gender, social, and ethnic backgrounds who started a successful business. SS.7.E.2.AP.4
5. 5
  Identify the impact economic institutions had on local, state and/or federal economy. SS.7.E.2.AP.5
Understand the fundamental concepts and interrelationships of the United States economy in the international marketplace.
1. 1
  Identify that various currencies from different countries can be exchanged for trade. SS.7.E.3.AP.1
2. 2
  Identify that the changing value of currency increases or decreases trade of goods and services between nations. SS.7.E.3.AP.2
3. 3
  Identify the differences and similarities between a single resource economy and a diversified economy. SS.7.E.3.AP.3
4. 4
  Compare and contrast the standard of living in various countries today to that of the United States using gross domestic product (GDP) per capita as an indicator. SS.7.E.3.AP.4

Geography

Understand how to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technology to report information.
1. 1
  Locate the fifty states, territories, and their capital cities, in addition to the nations capital on a map. SS.7.G.1.AP.1
2. 2
  Identify the location of selected United States territories on a world map. SS.7.G.1.AP.2
3. 3
  Identify the divisions and boundaries of places in North America, including the United States, Canada, Mexico and Central America. SS.7.G.1.AP.3
Understand physical and cultural characteristics of places.
1. 1
  Locate major cultural landmarks that symbolize the United States. SS.7.G.2.AP.1
2. 2
  Locate major physical landmarks that symbolize the United States. SS.7.G.2.AP.2
3. 3
  Identify how major physical characteristics, climate, and location have influenced settlement and the economy of the United States SS.7.G.2.AP.3
4. 4
  Identify current major cultural regions of North America. SS.7.G.2.AP.4
Understand the relationships between the Earth's ecosystems and the populations that dwell within them.
1. 1
  Use maps to identify the location of a variety of natural resources in North America. SS.7.G.3.AP.1
Understand the characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations.
1. 1
  Identify cultural diffusion due to migration throughout North America. SS.7.G.4.AP.1
2. 2
  Identify the importance of demographics within political divisions of the United States. SS.7.G.4.AP.2
Understand how human actions can impact the environment.
1. 1
  Use a choropleth or other map to identify geographical areas impacted by changes in ecology. SS.7.G.5.AP.1
Understand how to apply geography to interpret the past and present and plan for the future.
1. 1
  Use a form of technology to locate and view maps with current information about the United States. SS.7.G.6.AP.1

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