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AK - B. (3)
understand the United States Constitution, including separation of powers, the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, majority rule, and minority rights
AK - F. (1)
understand how the government and the economy interrelate through regulations, incentives, and taxation
AK - D. (1)
be able to analyze how domestic politics, the principles of the United States Constitution, foreign policy, and economics affect relations with other countries
AK - D. (2)
be able to evaluate circumstances in which the United States has politically influenced other nations and how other nations have influenced the politics and society of the United States
AK - D. (3)
understand how national politics and international affairs are interrelated with the politics and interests of the state
AK - D. (4)
understand the purpose and function of international government and non-governmental organizations in the world today
AK - D. (5)
be able to analyze the causes, consequences, and possible solutions to current international issues
AL - (Political Science) 1.1
Identifying essential characteristics of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights as the foundation of the government of the United States.
AL - (Political Science) 4.
Compare duties and functions of members of legislative, executive, and judicial branches of local, state, and national governments.
AL - (Political Science) 11.
Describe examples of conflict, cooperation, and interdependence of groups, societies, and nations, using past and current events.
AR - C.4.7.1
Discuss the different ways executive, legislative, and judicial powers have been organized.
AR - C.4.6.3
Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the executive branch (e.g., state/governor, federal/president).
AR - C.4.6.2
Discuss the system of checks and balances in government.
AZ - (Civics 8.3.1)
Compare the ways the federal and Arizona governments operate: a. three branches, b. Constitution, c. election process (e.g., congressional and legislative districts, propositions, voter registration).
AZ - (Civics 8.5.2)
Explain U.S. and world foreign policies leading to the Cold War: a. Truman Doctrine, b. NATO, c. Warsaw Pact, d. Marshall Plan.
AZ - (Civics 8.5.3)
Identify U.S. and world foreign policies (e.g., economic sanctions, arms reduction agreements) resulting from the Cold War.
CA - [8.2.6]
Enumerate the powers of government set forth in the Constitution and the fundamental liberties ensured by the Bill of Rights.
CA - 12.1.5
Describe the systems of separated and shared powers, the role of organized interests (Federalist Paper Number 10), checks and balances (Federalist Paper Number 51), the importance of an independent judiciary (Federalist Paper Number 78), enumerated powers, rule of law, federalism, and civilian control of the military.
CA - 12.4
Students analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution.
CA - 12.4.4
Discuss Article II of the Constitution asit relates to the executive branch, including eligibility for office and length of term, election to and removal from office, the oath of office, and the enumerated executive powers.