Standard 2: Civic and Political Participation

General Information
Number: SS.5.C.2
Title: Civic and Political Participation
Type: Standard
Subject: Social Studies
Grade: 5
Strand: Civics and Government

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This cluster includes the following benchmarks.

Related Access Points

This cluster includes the following access points.

Independent

SS.5.C.2.In.0
Identify the points of view (political ideas) of Patriots and Loyalists during the American Revolution.
SS.5.C.2.In.1
Identify examples of political participation used in the past and today, such as voting, signing petitions, and public protests.
SS.5.C.2.In.2
Identify that voting rights were limited early in our nation’s history but expanded to include groups such as former slaves and women.
SS.5.C.2.In.3
Describe the importance of civic responsibilities, such as voting, serving on a jury, and paying taxes.
SS.5.C.2.In.4
Recognize ways that good citizens can become more active in government, such as by running for office and working with others on civic issues.

Supported

SS.5.C.2.Su.0
Recognize the point of view (political ideas) of Patriots during the American Revolution.
SS.5.C.2.Su.1
Recognize an example of political participation used today, such as voting or contacting representatives.
SS.5.C.2.Su.2
Recognize that some groups of citizens of our nation, such as former slaves and women, could not vote in the past.
SS.5.C.2.Su.3
Identify civic responsibilities, such as voting, serving on a jury, and paying taxes.
SS.5.C.2.Su.4
Recognize a way that a good citizen can become more active in government, such as by running for office.

Participatory

SS.5.C.2.Pa.0
Recognize that groups may have different points of view.
SS.5.C.2.Pa.1
Recognize that voting is a form of participation.
SS.5.C.2.Pa.2
Recognize that people can vote in America.
SS.5.C.2.Pa.3
Recognize a way to be a responsible citizen, such as voting.
SS.5.C.2.Pa.4
Recognize a way to be a responsible citizen, such as voting.

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