Identify community workers through their uniforms and equipment.

Identify the role of adults in authority at home or in school.

Identify roles of fire fighters, police officers, and emergency workers.

Identify the roles of local government (fire, police, etc.).

Identify the services of local government.

Identify the value of fire fighters, police officers and emergency workers in the community.

Identify positions of authority in the classroom community.

Identify situations in the school or community when it is beneficial to have an elected official represent the people.

Identify and explain behaviors for responsible classroom citizens and possible consequences for inappropriate action.

Explain how information/news is conveyed to the public.

Provide examples of taxation.

Identify the role government plays in the community (education, transportation).

Identify local government leaders.

Identify other types of services provided by local government.

Identify positions of authority at school.

Describe situations in the state or nation when having an elected official represent the people is beneficial.

Identify and explain behaviors for responsible school citizens and possible consequences for inappropriate action.

Identify different forms of media.

Define taxes and why they are paid.

Identify the roles of the three branches of government.

Identify how laws are made in the local community.

Identify services performed by the local governments.

Identify positions of authority at school and community.

Explain the purpose for elections.

Explain how an action may be just or unjust.

Identify the roles of the three branches of government.

Describe how the elected representative bodies function in making local and state laws.

Identify the services performed by local and state governments.

Identify positions of authority at the local and state, and national level.

Explain the voting process.

Explain how different perspectives can lead to conflict.

Describe the responsibilities and powers of the three branches of government.

Describe how the elected representative bodies function in making local, state, and national laws.

Describe the role of local and state government officials.

Describe the primary duties of elected local, state, and national positions.

Identify the requirements to vote in local, state, and national elections.

Examine different ways conflicts can be resolved.

Describe how groups try to influence others.

Describe the responsibilities and powers of the three branches of government.

Define and compare the role and structure of local, state, and national governments.

Describe how local, state, and national governments provide services.

Identify leadership positions and their primary duties at the local, state, and national levels.

Describe the voting process, including registration, primaries, and general elections.

Explain how courts resolve conflicts.

Identify individual interest groups and how they impact government.

Describe the influence of mass media on society.

Compare and contrast the responsibilities and powers of the three branches of government.

Define and compare the role and structure of local, state, and national governments.

Describe how local, state, and national governments provide services.

Identify leadership positions and the role of political party affiliation at the local, state, and national levels.

Describe the closed primary voting process in Pennsylvania.

Identify the different levels of the court system.

Explain the role of interest groups in local and Pennsylvania governments.

Describe the influence of mass media on society.

Identify types of local, state, and national taxes.

Compare and contrast the responsibilities and powers of the three branches of government between Pennsylvania and the Federal government.

Compare and contrast the policy-making process between Pennsylvania and the federal government.

Describe how local, state, and national governments provide services.

Identify leadership positions and the role of political party affiliation at the local, state, and national levels.

Describe the closed primary voting process in Pennsylvania.

Explain the various judicial levels of the

Explain the role of interest groups in the federal government process.

Describe the influence of mass media on government.

Describe various types of projects and services provided through local, state, and national taxes.

Examine the process of checks and balances among the three branches of government, including the creation of law.

Analyze the roles of local, state, and national governments in policy-making.

Explain how government agencies create, amend and enforce policies in local, state, and national governments.

Explain how citizens participate in choosing their leaders through political parties, campaigns, and elections.

Compare and contrast the different election processes for local, state, and national offices.

Explain the Supreme Court’s role in interpreting the U.S. Constitution.

• Individual rights
• States’ rights
• Civil rights

Analyze the influence of interest groups in the political process.

Evaluate the importance of freedom of the press and the political influence of mass media.

Explain various types of taxes and their purposes.

Analyze the changes in power and authority among the three branches of government over time.

Compare and contrast policy-making in various contemporary world governments.

Evaluate how government agencies create, amend, and enforce regulations.

Evaluate the roles of political parties, interest groups, and mass media in politics and public policy.

Evaluate the fairness and effectiveness of the United States electoral processes, including the electoral college.

Analyze landmark United States Supreme Court interpretations of the Constitution and its Amendments.

Evaluate the impact of interest groups in developing public policy.

Evaluate the role of mass media in setting public agenda and influencing political life.

Evaluate tax policies of various states and countries.

Examine the process of checks and balances among the three branches of government, including the creation of law.

Analyze the roles of local, state, and national governments in policy-making.

Explain how government agencies create, amend, and enforce policies in local, state, and national governments.

Evaluate the roles of political parties, interest groups, and mass media in politics and public policy.

Compare and contrast the different election processes for local, state, and national offices.

Explain the Supreme Court’s role in interpreting the U.S. Constitution.

• Individual rights
  
• States’ rights
  
• Civil rights

Analyze the influence of interest groups in the political process.

Evaluate the role of mass media in setting public agenda and influencing political life.

Evaluate the roles of political parties, interest groups, and mass media in politics and public policy.

Compare and contrast various systems of government.