General Information
Number: SS.3.C.1
Title: Foundations of Government, Law, and the American Political System
Type:
Standard
Subject: Social Studies
Grade: 3
Strand: Civics and Government
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This cluster includes the following access points.
Independent
SS.3.C.1.In.0
Recognize the purpose of government in the community, such as to provide laws, services, and safety.
SS.3.C.1.In.1
Identify that government gains its power from the people.
SS.3.C.1.In.2
Identify that government is based on a set of written laws that all people must follow.
Supported
SS.3.C.1.Su.0
Recognize the purpose of rules and laws in the school and community, such as to promote safety, order, and good citizenship.
SS.3.C.1.Su.1
Recognize that government gains its power from the people.
SS.3.C.1.Su.2
Recognize that government is based on written laws.
Participatory
SS.3.C.1.Pa.0
Recognize rules in the school, such as respecting others.
SS.3.C.1.Pa.1
Recognize that governments have power.
SS.3.C.1.Pa.2
Recognize that governments have laws.
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