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Subject Area - 5:
Civics and Government
Civics and Government
- Standard Area - 5.1:
Principles and Documents of Government
- Grade Level - 5.1.7:
GRADE 7
Standard - 5.1.7.A
Cite functional examples of how the rule of law protects property rights, individual rights, and the common good.
Standard - 5.1.7.B
Identify the different types of government and the processes they use in making laws.
Standard - 5.1.7.C
Explain how the principles and ideals shape local, state, and national government.
- Liberty / Freedom
- Democracy
- Justice
- Equality
Standard - 5.1.7.D
Summarize the basic principles and ideals within documents and the roles played by the framers as found in significant documents:
- Declaration of Independence
- United States Constitution
- Bill of Rights
- Pennsylvania Constitution
Standard - 5.1.7.E
Compare and contrast the individual rights guaranteed by the PA Constitution versus the U.S. Constitution.
Standard - 5.1.7.F
Describe how the media uses political symbols to influence public opinion.
