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Founding Documents
Founding Documents
AGA|GOV.6 The Federalist Papers and the Anti-Federalist Papers framed the national debate over the basic principles of government encompassed by the Constitution of the United States and led to the adoption of the Bill of Rights.
AGA|GOV.6 The Federalist Papers and the Anti-Federalist Papers framed the national debate over the basic principles of government encompassed by the Constitution of the United States and led to the adoption of the Bill of Rights.
AGA|GOV.8 The Bill of Rights was drafted to ensure the protection of civil liberties of the people and place limits on the federal government.
AGA|GOV.8 The Bill of Rights was drafted to ensure the protection of civil liberties of the people and place limits on the federal government.
AGA|GOV.9 The constitutional amendments known collectively as the Reconstruction Amendments extended new constitutional protections to African Americans, though the struggle to fully achieve equality would continue.
AGA|GOV.9 The constitutional amendments known collectively as the Reconstruction Amendments extended new constitutional protections to African Americans, though the struggle to fully achieve equality would continue.
AGA|GOV.10 Constitutional amendments have provided for civil rights such as suffrage for disenfranchised groups.
AGA|GOV.10 Constitutional amendments have provided for civil rights such as suffrage for disenfranchised groups.
AGA|GOV.11 Constitutional amendments have altered provisions for the structure and functions of the federal government.
AGA|GOV.11 Constitutional amendments have altered provisions for the structure and functions of the federal government.
AGA|GOV.16 As a framework for the state, the Ohio Constitution has similarities and differences to the federal Constitution; it was changed in 1851 to address difficulties governing the state.
AGA|GOV.16 As a framework for the state, the Ohio Constitution has similarities and differences to the federal Constitution; it was changed in 1851 to address difficulties governing the state.
Ohio/Policy/Economy
Ohio/Policy/Economy
AGC|GOV.17 Individuals in Ohio have a responsibility to assist state and local governments as they address relevant and often controversial problems that directly affect their communities.
AGC|GOV.17 Individuals in Ohio have a responsibility to assist state and local governments as they address relevant and often controversial problems that directly affect their communities.
AGC|GOV.18 A variety of entities within the three branches of government, at all levels, address public policy issues that arise in domestic and international affairs.
AGC|GOV.18 A variety of entities within the three branches of government, at all levels, address public policy issues that arise in domestic and international affairs.
AGC|GOV.19 Individuals and organizations play a role within federal, state and local governments in helping to determine public (domestic and foreign) policy.
AGC|GOV.19 Individuals and organizations play a role within federal, state and local governments in helping to determine public (domestic and foreign) policy.
AGC|GOV.20 The federal government uses spending and tax policy to maintain economic stability and foster economic growth. Regulatory actions carry economic costs and benefits.
AGC|GOV.20 The federal government uses spending and tax policy to maintain economic stability and foster economic growth. Regulatory actions carry economic costs and benefits.
AGC|GOV.21 The Federal Reserve System uses monetary tools to regulate the nation’s money supply and moderate the effects of expansion and contraction in the economy.
AGC|GOV.21 The Federal Reserve System uses monetary tools to regulate the nation’s money supply and moderate the effects of expansion and contraction in the economy.
Principles and Structure
Principles and Structure
AGB|GOV.3 Issues can be analyzed through the critical use of credible sources. (GOV.3)
AGB|GOV.3 Issues can be analyzed through the critical use of credible sources. (GOV.3)
AGB|GOV.4 The processes of persuasion, compromise, consensus building, and negotiation contribute to the democratic process.
AGB|GOV.4 The processes of persuasion, compromise, consensus building, and negotiation contribute to the democratic process.
AGB|GOV.5 As the supreme law of the land, the U.S. Constitution incorporates basic principles that help define the government of the United States as a federal republic including its structure, powers, and relationship with the governed.
AGB|GOV.5 As the supreme law of the land, the U.S. Constitution incorporates basic principles that help define the government of the United States as a federal republic including its structure, powers, and relationship with the governed.
AGB|GOV.5 As the supreme law of the land, the U.S. Constitution incorporates basic principles that help define the government of the United States as a federal republic including its structure, powers and relationship with the governed.
AGB|GOV.5 As the supreme law of the land, the U.S. Constitution incorporates basic principles that help define the government of the United States as a federal republic including its structure, powers and relationship with the governed.
AGB|GOV.7 Constitutional government in the United States has changed over time as a result of amendments to the U.S. Constitution, Supreme Court decisions, legislation and informal practices.
AGB|GOV.7 Constitutional government in the United States has changed over time as a result of amendments to the U.S. Constitution, Supreme Court decisions, legislation and informal practices.
AGB|GOV.12 Law and public policy are created and implemented by three branches of government; each functions with its own set of powers and responsibilities.
AGB|GOV.12 Law and public policy are created and implemented by three branches of government; each functions with its own set of powers and responsibilities.
AGB|GOV.13 The political process creates a dynamic interaction among the three branches of government in addressing current issues.
AGB|GOV.13 The political process creates a dynamic interaction among the three branches of government in addressing current issues.
AGB|GOV.14 In the United States, people have rights that protect them from undue governmental interference. Rights carry responsibilities that help define how people use their rights and that require respect for the rights of others.
AGB|GOV.14 In the United States, people have rights that protect them from undue governmental interference. Rights carry responsibilities that help define how people use their rights and that require respect for the rights of others.
AGB|GOV.15 Historically, the United States has struggled with majority rule and the extension of minority rights. As a result of this struggle, the government has increasingly extended civil rights to marginalized groups and broadened opportunities for participation.
AGB|GOV.15 Historically, the United States has struggled with majority rule and the extension of minority rights. As a result of this struggle, the government has increasingly extended civil rights to marginalized groups and broadened opportunities for participation.
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