Standard 2 : Evaluate the roles, rights, and responsibilities of United States citizens, and determine methods of active participation in society, government, and the political system. (Archived)



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Number: (Archived).7.C.2
Title: Evaluate the roles, rights, and responsibilities of United States citizens, and determine methods of active participation in society, government, and the political system.
Type: Standard
Subject: Archived Social Studies - Archived
Grade: 7
Body Of Knowledge: Civics and Government

Related Benchmarks

This cluster includes the following benchmarks
Code Description
(Archived) SS.7.C.2.1: Define the term "citizen," and identify legal means of becoming a United States citizen.
(Archived) SS.7.C.2.2: Evaluate the obligations citizens have to obey laws, pay taxes, defend the nation, and serve on juries.
(Archived) SS.7.C.2.3: Experience the responsibilities of citizens at the local, state, or federal levels.
(Archived) SS.7.C.2.4: Evaluate rights contained in the Bill of Rights and other amendments to the Constitution.
(Archived) SS.7.C.2.5: Distinguish how the Constitution safeguards and limits individual rights.
(Archived) SS.7.C.2.6: Simulate the trial process and the role of juries in the administration of justice.
(Archived) SS.7.C.2.7: Conduct a mock election to demonstrate the voting process and its impact on a school, community, or local level.
(Archived) SS.7.C.2.8: Identify America's current political parties, and illustrate their ideas about government.
(Archived) SS.7.C.2.9: Evaluate candidates for political office by analyzing their qualifications, experience, issue-based platforms, debates, and political ads.
(Archived) SS.7.C.2.10: Examine the impact of media, individuals, and interest groups on monitoring and influencing government.
(Archived) SS.7.C.2.11: Analyze media and political communications (bias, symbolism, propaganda).
(Archived) SS.7.C.2.12: Develop a plan to resolve a state or local problem by researching public policy alternatives, identifying appropriate government agencies to address the issue, and determining a course of action.
(Archived) SS.7.C.2.13: Examine multiple perspectives on public and current issues.
(Archived) SS.7.C.2.14: Conduct a service project to further the public good.