Topic:
Unit 14: Introduction to the Principles and
Foundations of US Government
Grade: 11
th
Grade US History
Included Standards: SS.912.C.1.1, SS.912.C.1.5, SS.912.C.2.6, SS.912.C.3.1, SS.912.C.3.2
LAFS.1112.RH.1.1, LAFS.1112.RH.1.2, LAFS.1112.RH.1.3, LAFS.1112.RH.2.4, LAFS.1112.RH.2.5, LAFS.1112.RH.2.6, LAFS.1112.RH.3.7,
LAFS.1112.RH.3.8, LAFS.1112.RH.3.9, LAFS.1112.RH.4.10, LAFS.1112.WHST.1.1, LAFS.1112.WHST.1.2, LAFS.1112.WHST.2.4,
LAFS.1112.WHST.2.5, LAFS.1112.WHST.2.6, LAFS.1112.WHST.3.7, LAFS.1112.WHST.3.8, LAFS.1112.WHST.3.9, LAFS.1112.WHST.4.10
Score 4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught.
Score 3.0
The student will understand the basic principles, structures, and functions of American Government.
 Performs complex skills:
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Adapt the presidential system of government in the United States to a parliamentary one.
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Score 2.0
Analyze how government power is limited by separation of powers and checks and balances
Assess the importance of the rule of law in protecting citizens from arbitrary and abusive uses of government power
Evaluate how the Bill of Rights influences individual actions and social interactions
Analyze the relationship between natural rights and the role of government, i.e. consent of the governed
Compare concurrent, enumerated, reserved, and delegated powers
Compare roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions regarding the score 3.0 content.
The student:
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Recognizes or recalls specific terminology:
amendment, Bill of Rights, checks and balances, concurrent powers, Congress, consent of the governed,
Constitution, delegated powers, enumerated powers, Executive Branch, federalism, House of Representatives,
individual rights, Judicial Branch, Legislative Branch, limited government, natural rights, reserved powers, rule of
law, Senate, supremacy clause
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Performs basic skills:
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Explain the founding principles in American government, such as limited government, representative democracy,
and rule of law, individual rights, and consent of the governed
Recognize that rights are protected, but are not unlimited
Identify natural rights as expressed in the Declaration of Independence
Describe the concept of federalism in the United States
Identify the structure and function of the three legislative branches of government identified in Articles I, II, and III of
the Constitution
No major errors or omissions regarding the score 2.0 content.
Score 1.0
Score 0.0
With help, I know some of 2.0 and 3.0.
Even with help, I am unable to understand.