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Categories:: 5.1.12. Principles and Documents of Government
Statements:
A. Evaluate the major arguments advanced for the necessity of government.
B. Analyze the sources, purposes and functions of law.
C. Evaluate the importance of the principles and ideals of civic life.
E. Evaluate the principles and ideals that shape the United States and compare them to documents of government.
F. Analyze and assess the rights of the people as listed in the Pennsylvania Constitution and the Constitution of the United States.
G. Analyze and interpret the role of the United States Flag in civil disobedience and in patriotic activities.
H. Analyze the competing positions held by the framers of the basic documents of government of Pennsylvania and United States.
I. Analyze historical examples of the importance of the rule of law explaining the sources, purposes and functions of law.
J. Analyze how the law promotes the common good and protects individual rights.
K. Analyze the roles of symbols and holidays in society.
M. Evaluate and analyze the importance of significant political speeches and writings in civic life (e.g., Diary of Anne Frank, Silent Spring).
D. Analyze the principles and ideals that shape the government of Pennsylvania and apply them to the government.
L. Analyze Pennsylvania and United States court decisions that have affected principles and ideals of government in civic life.
L. Analyze Pennsylvania and United States court decisions that have affected principles and ideals of government in civic life.