Mrs. Hudson - Government & Civics

3rd Grade

Government & Civics

Standards

SS3CG1. Describe the elements of representative democracy/republic in the United States. a. Describe the three branches of national government: executive (president), legislative (Congress), and judicial (Supreme Court of the United States).I can describe the executive branch of national government (president). I can describe the legislative branch of national government (Congress). I can describe the judicial branch of national government (Supreme Court of the United States).
b. Describe the three branches of state government: executive (governor), legislative (Georgia General Assembly), and judicial (Supreme Court of Georgia).I can describe the executive branch of state government (governor). I can describe the legislative branch of state government (General Assembly). I can describe the judicial branch of state government (Supreme Court of Georgia).
c. State the main responsibility of each branch: executive (enforcing laws), legislative (making laws), judicial (determining if laws are fair).I can state the responsibility of the executive branch (enforcing laws). I can state the responsibility of the legislative branch of state government (making laws). I can state the responsibility of the judicial branch (determining if laws are fair). Knowledge
SS3CG2. Explain the importance of Americans sharing certain central democratic beliefs and principles, both personal and civic. a. Explain the necessity of respecting the rights of others and promoting the common good.I can explain the necessity of respecting the rights of others and promoting the common good.
b. Explain the necessity of obeying reasonable laws/rules voluntarily, and explain why it is important for citizens in a democratic society to participate in public (civic) life (staying informed, voting, volunteering, and communicating with public officials).I can explain the necessity of obeying reasonable laws/rules voluntarily. I can explain why it is important for citizens in a democratic society to stay informed. I can explain why it is important for citizens in a democratic society to vote. I can explain why it is important for citizens in a democratic society to volunteer. I can explain why it is important for citizens in a democratic society to communicate with public officials.