6th- Third 9 weeks
6th- Third 9 weeks
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Students will be studying the overall idea of Civics especially pertaining to the US government.
I can...
Identify the 7 major types of governemnt
I can identify what government type our country uses.
I can compare and contrast forms of government
Identify and explain the three branches of government
can define the constitution
identify the bill of rights
identify requirements for running for president
define the term citizen
cite examples of the role citizens play in elections
6.C.1 Summarize the principles and purposes of government as stated in the Preamble to the United States Constitution.
6.C.2 Identify and explain essential ideas of constitutional government, which include limited government; rule of law; due process of law; separated and shared powers; checks and balances; federalism; popular sovereignty; republicanism; representative government; and individual rights to life, liberty, and property; and freedom of conscience and religion.
6.C.3 Explain the concept of a separation of powers and how and why these powers are distributed, shared, and limited in the constitutional government of the United States
6.C.4 Describe and give examples of individual rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
6.C.5 Explain the major purposes of the Indiana Constitution, as stated in the Preamble.
6.C.6 Describe individual rights held under Article I of the Indiana Constitution, such as freedom of speech and freedom of religion.
6.C.7 Examine ways that state and national government affects the everyday lives of people in the United States.
6.C.8 Describe the primary and general election process for local, state, and national offices, including those used to select congressional and presidential office holders.
6.C.9 Identify and explain the duties of and selection process for local and state government officials who make, implement, and enforce laws.
6.C.10 Explain that the United States has three levels of government (local, state, and national), and that each level has special duties and responsibilities.
6.C.11 Identify the three branches of the United States government and explain the functions of each.
6.C.13 Explain the role citizens have in making decisions and rules within the community, state, and nation.
6.C.14 Examine ways by which citizens may effectively voice opinions, monitor government, and bring about change in government, including voting and participation in the election process.
6.C.15 Use a variety of informational resources to identify and evaluate contemporary issues that involve civic responsibility, individual rights, and the common good
6.C.16 Recognize and explain the relationship between the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in the United States.
6.C.17 Explain ways that citizens can participate in the election process (e.g., political parties, campaigns, elections) at the national, state, and local levels.
Bill of rights
Constitution
Branches of Government slides
Ted ed how Justices get appointed
Ted ed how executive orders work
Ted ed How is power divided in the US
Ted ed voting
CGP Grey Rules for Rulers