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Meigs County |
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Meigs County Curriculum |
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High School Social Studies - U.S. Government |
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Civic Life, Politics, and Government
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Politics and Government
The learner will be able to
examine the role of politics and government in society and determine the purpose of government, its characteristics, and why it is necessary.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
Hours |
Source |
Activities |
| Politics and Government |
Analysis |
Master |
1.0 |
Tennessee State Curriculum 1999(a) |
Classroom
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Limited and Unlimited Government
The learner will be able to
explain and apply the concepts of limited and unlimited government and the role of constitutions in preventing abuses of government power.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
Hours |
Source |
Activities |
| Politics and Government |
Comprehension |
Master |
1.0 |
Tennessee State Curriculum 1999(a) |
Classroom
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Forms of Government
The learner will be able to
analyze the basic features of major forms of government in the world today, e.g., federal , confederal, and unitary and compare and contrast the United States' republican form of government with those of other nations.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
Hours |
Source |
Activities |
| Politics and Government |
Analysis |
Master |
1.0 |
Tennessee State Curriculum 1999(a) |
Classroom
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Rule of Law
The learner will be able to
research and explain the importance of the rule of law and the sources, purpose, and function of law.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
Hours |
Source |
Activities |
| Politics and Government |
Evaluation |
Master |
1.0 |
Tennessee State Curriculum 1999(a) |
Classroom
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American Political System
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United States Constitution
The learner will be able to
analyze the United States Constitution in principle and practice, describing its function as a living document and examining the ways it can be amended to accommodate change.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
Hours |
Source |
Activities |
| Political System |
Analysis |
Master |
1.0 |
Tennessee State Curriculum 1999(a) |
Classroom
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Ideas of Republicanism
The learner will be able to
explain how the ideas of republicanism are reflected in the values of American constitutional government.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
Hours |
Source |
Activities |
| Political System |
Comprehension |
Master |
1.0 |
Tennessee State Curriculum 1999(a) |
Classroom
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Principles of the Constitution
The learner will be able to
explain the extent to which Americans have internalized the values and principles of the constitution and made its ideals a reality.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
Hours |
Source |
Activities |
| Political System |
Comprehension |
Master |
1.0 |
Tennessee State Curriculum 1999(a) |
Classroom
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Political and Civic Beliefs
The learner will be able to
examine the importance of shared political and civic beliefs to the maintenance of democracy in an increasingly diverse American society.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
Hours |
Source |
Activities |
| Political System |
Analysis |
Master |
1.0 |
Tennessee State Curriculum 1999(a) |
Classroom
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Principles of American Democracy
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Legal System
The learner will be able to
explain and evaluate the role of the United States legal system.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
Hours |
Source |
Activities |
| Principles of Democracy |
Comprehension |
Master |
1.0 |
Tennessee State Curriculum 1999(a) |
Classroom
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Distribution of Powers
The learner will be able to
interpret the concept of distributions of powers and describe how state and local governments are organized and ow they interrelate with the federal government.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
Hours |
Source |
Activities |
| Principles of Democracy |
Analysis |
Master |
1.0 |
Tennessee State Curriculum 1999(a) |
Classroom
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Branches of Government
The learner will be able to
analyze the concept of separation of powers, describing the purpose, organization and functions of the three branches of the national government.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
Hours |
Source |
Activities |
| Principles of Democracy |
Analysis |
Master |
1.0 |
Tennessee State Curriculum 1999(a) |
Classroom
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Foregin Policy and Domestic Politics
The learner will be able to
explore the development of United States foreign policy and how domestic politics and constitutional principles affect international relations.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
Hours |
Source |
Activities |
| World Affairs |
Analysis |
Master |
1.0 |
Tennessee State Curriculum 1999(a) |
Classroom
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Political Systems
The learner will be able to
examine the evolution of political parties and evaluate their role as a mechanism for channeling public opinion.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
Hours |
Source |
Activities |
| Parties and Party Systems |
Analysis |
Master |
1.0 |
Tennessee State Curriculum 1999(a) |
Classroom
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Citizens' Participation
The learner will be able to
identify ways in which the American political system provides choice and opportunities for citizens' participation.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
Hours |
Source |
Activities |
| Parties and Party Systems |
Knowledge |
Master |
1.0 |
Tennessee State Curriculum 1999(a) |
Classroom
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Citizenenship
The learner will be able to
evaluate the impact and influence of participatory citizenship on government at all levels.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
Hours |
Source |
Activities |
| Parties and Party Systems |
Evaluation |
Master |
1.0 |
Tennessee State Curriculum 1999(a) |
Classroom
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Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens
The learner will be able to
define the rights and responsibilities of citizens living in a democratic society.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Scope |
Hours |
Source |
Activities |
| Parties and Party Systems |
Knowledge |
Master |
1.0 |
Tennessee State Curriculum 1999(a) |
Classroom
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