American Government

Essential Learner Outcomes

SO.AG.1 - Analyze the meaning and importance of rights in the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments; compare and contrast these with rights in the Minnesota Constitution.

SO.AG.2 - Explain the purposes, organization, functions and processes of the legislative branch as enumerated in Article I of the United States Constitution.

SO.AG.3 - Explain the purposes, organizations, functions, and processes of the executive branch as enumerated in Article II of the United States Constitution.

SO.AG.4 - Explain the purposes, organization, functions and processes of the judicial branch as enumerated in Article III of the United States Constitution.

SO.AG.5 - Explain the responsibilities and duties for all individuals (citizens and non-citizens) in a republic. For example: Paying taxes, obeying the law, responding to government requests such as subpoenas, informed participation in voting and public decision-making, developing and defending positions on public policy issues, monitoring, influencing decision making.