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Categories:: 5.1.9. Principles and Documents of Government
Statements:
A. Identify and explain the major arguments advanced for the necessity of government.
F. Contrast the individual rights created by the Pennsylvania Constitution and those created by the Constitution of the United States.
G. Describe the procedures for proper uses, display and respect for the United States Flag as per the National Flag Code.
H. Explain and interpret the roles of framers of basic documents of government from a national and Pennsylvania perspective.
J. Explain how law protects individual rights and the common good.
K. Explain why symbols and holidays were created and the ideals they commemorate.
L. Interpret Pennsylvania and United States court decisions that have impacted the principles and ideals of government.
M. Interpret the impact of famous speeches and writings on civic life (e.g., The Gospel of Wealth, Declaration of Sentiments).
B. Describe historical examples of the importance of the rule of law.
C. Analyze the principles and ideals that shape government.
D. Interpret significant changes in the basic documents shaping the government of Pennsylvania
E. Analyze the basic documents shaping the government of the United States.
I. Explain the essential characteristics of limited and unlimited governments and explain the advantages and disadvantages of systems of government.
C. Analyze the principles and ideals that shape government.
D. Interpret significant changes in the basic documents shaping the government of Pennsylvania
E. Analyze the basic documents shaping the government of the United States.
I. Explain the essential characteristics of limited and unlimited governments and explain the advantages and disadvantages of systems of government.