US GOVERNMENT
USG-1: Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental historical and philosophical principles and ideas that led to the development of the American constitutional democracy.
USG-2: Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and functions of government at all levels in the United States.
USG-3: Demonstrate an understanding of the political process in determining and shaping public policy and the political climate in the United States.
USG-4: Demonstrate an understanding of the rights and responsibilities associated with citizenship in the United States.
ECONOMICS & PERSONAL FINANCE
EPF-1: Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental economic concepts at an individual, business, and governmental level.
EPF-2: Demonstrate an understanding of how scarcity and choice influence individual financial decisions.
EPF-3: Demonstrate an understanding of basic microeconomic principles.
EPF-4: Demonstrate an understanding of basic macroeconomic principles.
CIVICS
CIV-1: Explain the political philosophies that shaped the development of US constitutional government.
CIV-2: Analyze the natural rights philosophy & the nature of government expressed in the Declaration of Independence that promoted colonial desires for independence.
CIV-3: Analyze the impact of constitutions, laws, international agreements, & treaties on the maintenance of national & international order.
CIV-4: Explain how the US Constitution grants & distributes power to national & state governments, & how it seeks to prevent the abuse of power.
CIV-5: Evaluate citizens’ & institutions’ effectiveness in addressing social & political problems at the local, state, tribal, national, &/or international level.
CIV-6: Critique relationships among governments, civil societies, & economic markets.
CIV-7: Explain how political & economic interest groups addressed the welfare & protection of rights of individuals during the industrialization of the late 19th century.
CIV-8: Describe civil liberties & civil rights & refer to the historic events that influenced these.
CIV-9: Describe thoughtful & effective participation in civic life & the responsibilities of each citizen
CIV-10: Explain how the US political party system has developed over time & its purpose in the election process.