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Elkhorn Public Schools |
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Social Studies |
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Social Studies - Civics |
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Civics
The learner will be able to
compare the United States constitutional system in 1789 with forms of democracy that developed in ancient Greece and Rome; in England; and in the American colonies and states in the 18th century.
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Scope |
Source |
| Constitution |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, 12.4.1 |
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Civics
The learner will be able to
identify and explain the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the constitutions of the United States and Nebraska describing their treatment of : a) fundamental political principles, such as constitutionalism and limited government, rule of law, democracy and republicanism, sovereignty, consent of the governed, separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism; b) fundamental liberties, rights and values, such as religion, speech, press, assembly and petition, due process, equality under the law, individual worth and dignity, and majority rule and minority rights.
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Scope |
Source |
| Constitution |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, 12.4.2 |
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Civics
The learner will be able to
identify examples of fundamental American political principles contained in the Nebraska Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Federalist Papers, comparing them to principles of government and law developed by leading European political thinkers, such as Locke, Hobbes, Montesquieu, Rousseau, and Blackstone.
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Scope |
Source |
| Democratic Principles |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, 12.4.3 |
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Civics
The learner will be able to
analyze the amendments to the United States Constitution, identifying factors, such as the conflicts they addressed and the reasons for their adoption.
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Scope |
Source |
| Bill of Rights |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, 12.4.4 |
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Civics
The learner will be able to
summarize landmark Supreme Court interpretations of the United States Constitution and its amendments, such as basic freedoms, due process, equal protection of the law, and government powers, analyzing the historical trends and contemporary patterns of United States Supreme Court decisions.
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Scope |
Source |
| Law |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, 12.4.5 |
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Civics
The learner will be able to
identify and explain the fundamental concepts of democracy, focusing on the equality of all citizens under the law; the fundamental worth and dignity of the individual; majority rule and minority rights; the necessity of compromies; individual freedom; and the rule of law.
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Scope |
Source |
| Law |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, 12.4.6 |
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Civics
The learner will be able to
analyze in writing, discussion, and debate current issues confronting local, state and national government in terms of perennial challenges to democracies such as conflicts between: a) majority rule and minority rights; b) individual rights and the public interest; c) levels of taxation and the expectation of public services; d) state and national authority in a federal system.
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Scope |
Source |
| Constitution |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, 12.4.7 |
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Civics
The learner will be able to
analyze and compare national and state government identifying factors, such as: a) the structure, functions, and authority of each; b) the principles of federalism, separation of powers, and checks and balances; c) the extent to which power is shared rather than divided or separated; d) procedures for constitutional amendment.
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Scope |
Source |
| Constitution |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, 12.4.8 |
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Civics
The learner will be able to
explain how United States and Nebraska legislative, executive, and judicial institutions make public policy, through vehicles, such as: a) legislation, regulations, executive orders, and judicial review; b) constitutional requirements and institutional procedures. c) specific policies related to foreign affairs, civil rights, and economics and the budget.
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Scope |
Source |
| Constitution |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, 12.4.9 |
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Civics
The learner will be able to
identify and distinguish among the units of local governments in Nebraska, such as counties, cities, towns, and regional authorities by analyzing a local public issue.
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Scope |
Source |
| Government |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, 12.4.10 |
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Civics
The learner will be able to
compare a unicameral with a bicameral form of government.
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Scope |
Source |
| Authority |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, 12.4.11 |
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Civics
The learner will be able to
explain and give current examples of how political parties, interest groups, the media, and individuals influence the policy agenda and decision making of government institutions.
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Scope |
Source |
| Political Party System |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, 12.4.12 |
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Civics
The learner will be able to
describe campaigns for national, state and local elective office, identifying factors such as: a) the nominating process; b) campaign funding and spending; c) the influence of media coverage, campaign advertising, and public opinion polls; d) demographic causes and political effects of reapportionment and redistricting; e) voter turnout and the constituencies of the major political parties; f) the Electoral College.
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Scope |
Source |
| Political Party System |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, 12.4.13 |
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Civics
The learner will be able to
explain the rights, responsibilities, and benefits of citizenship in the United
States and Nebraska.
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Scope |
Source |
| Citizenship: Rights/Responsibilities |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, 12.4.14 |
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Civics
The learner will be able to
develop skills needed for informed participation in public affairs by: a) analyzing public issues; b) evaluating candidates for public office; c) evaluating the performance of public officials; d) communicating with public officials.
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Scope |
Source |
| Citizenship: Rights/Responsibilities |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, 12.4.15 |
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Civics
The learner will be able to
compare the United States political and economic systems with those of major democratic and authoritarian nations, focusing on factors, such as: a) the structures and powers of political institutions; b) the rights and powers of the governed, such as grass roots citizen movements; c) economic goals, institutions, and the role of government in the economy; d) the relationships between economic freedom and political freedom; e) the allocation of resources and its impact on productivity.
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Scope |
Source |
| US Economy |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, 12.4.16 |
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Civics
The learner will be able to
analyze the United States market economy, identifying factors, such as: a) labor, capital, and natural resources; b) the role of private ownership, private enterprise, and profits; c) the relationships of households, firms, and government; d) labor/management relationships; e) relationships to the global economy.
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Scope |
Source |
| Economic Systems |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, 12.4.17 |
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Civics
The learner will be able to
analyze the role of government in the United States economy, explaining factors such as: a) interstate commerce and international trade policies; b) providing favorable conditions for markets; c) providing public goods and services; d) protecting the environment; e) promoting economic growth.
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Scope |
Source |
| US Economy |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, 12.4.18 |
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Civics
The learner will be able to
diagram the concepts of scarcity, opportunity costs, and the types of economic systems that deal with unlimited wants and limited resources.
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Scope |
Source |
| Economic Systems |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, 12.4.19 |
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Civics
The learner will be able to
discuss the economic goals of growth, stability, full employment, efficiency, equity and justice, explaining the need for tradeoffs as these goals are pursued.
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Scope |
Source |
| Goods/Services |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, 12.4.20 |
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Civics
The learner will be able to
explain how forces of supply and demand in a market system answer basic economic questions, such as what to produce; how to produce; and for whom to produce.
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Scope |
Source |
| Goods/Services |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, 12.4.21 |
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Civics
The learner will be able to
define the basic economic indicators, such as Gross Domestic Product, employment statistics, and other measures of economic conditions.
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Scope |
Source |
| Gross Domestic Product |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, 12.4.22 |
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Civics
The learner will be able to
discuss the concepts of comparative and absolute advantage as well as the fundamentals of international trade.
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Scope |
Source |
| World Economy |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, 12.4.23 |
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Civics
The learner will be able to
explain the interrelationship of producers, consumers, and the government in the American economic system.
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Scope |
Source |
| Economic Systems |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, 12.4.24 |
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Civics
The learner will be able to
explain the impact of monetary and fiscal policy in achieving local, state, and national economic goals.
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Scope |
Source |
| US Economy |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, 12.4.25 |
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