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K–12 Standards

Civics and Government: Grade 5

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Principles and Documents of Government

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    Rule of Law

    1. A.

      Understand the rule of law in protecting property rights, individual rights and the common good.5.1.5.A

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    Laws and Government

    1. B.

      Describe the basic purposes of government in the classroom, school, community, state, and nation.5.1.5.B

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    Principles and Ideals that Shape Government

    1. C.

      Describe the principles and ideals shaping local state, and national government.<ul><li>Liberty/Freedom</li><li>Democracy</li><li>Justice</li><li>Equality</li></ul>5.1.5.C

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    Documents and Ideals that Shape Pennsylvania and US Government

    1. D.

      Interpret key ideas about government found in significant documents:<ul><li>Declaration of Independence</li><li>United States Constitution</li><li>Bill of Rights</li><li>Pennsylvania Constitution</li></ul>5.1.5.D

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    Individual Rights

    1. E.

      Identify the individual rights guaranteed by the PA Constitution and the U.S. Constitution.5.1.5.E

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    Symbols

    1. F.

      Explain the significance of state symbols, national symbols, and national holidays.5.1.5.F

Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

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    Civics Rights and Responsibilities

    1. A.

      Identify individual rights and needs and the rights and needs of others in the classroom, school, community, state, and nation.5.2.5.A

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    Conflict and Resolution

    1. B.

      Identify behaviors that promote cooperation among individuals.5.2.5.B

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    Leadership and Public Service

    1. C.

      Explain why individuals become involved in leadership and public service.5.2.5.C

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    Competent and Responsible Citizens

    1. D.

      Identify specific ways individuals participate in school and community activities.5.2.5.D

How Government Works

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    Branches of Government

    1. A.

      Describe the responsibilities and powers of the three branches of government.5.3.5.A

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    Structure, Organization, and Operation of Governments

    1. B.

      Describe how the elected representative bodies function in making local, state, and national laws.5.3.5.B

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    Government Services

    1. C.

      Describe the role of local and state government officials.5.3.5.C

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    Leadership and Political Elections

    1. D.

      Describe the primary duties of elected local, state, and national positions.5.3.5.D

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    Elements of the Election Process

    1. E.

      Identify the requirements to vote in local, state, and national elections.5.3.5.E

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    Conflict and the Court System

    1. F.

      Examine different ways conflicts can be resolved.5.3.5.F

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    Interest Groups

    1. G.

      Describe how groups try to influence others.5.3.5.G

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    Media Influences

    1. H.

      Identify various sources of mass media.5.3.5.H

How International Relationships Function

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    Tools of Foreign Policy

    1. B.

      Describe the difference between nation and country.5.4.5.B

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 5
When were these standards adopted?
2009

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