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Civics and Economics: Unit 1Government and CitizenshipVocabulary Terms to Know: alien Anti-Federalists ¨authoritarian boycott citizen common law compact deport draft duty EnlightenmentFederalismFederalists immigrant jury duty legislature majority rulemercantilism natural rights naturalization,precedent public policy repeal responsibility selective serviceSocial Contracttotalitarian Civics Today Reference – Chapters 1,2,and 5Primary Sources: “Common Sense” by Thomas Paine, Langston Hughes “Democracy” (A), Langston Hughes “I, too, Sing America” (H), Declaration of Independence, John Locke’s Second Treatise of Government, Chapter 2, Sections 4 and 6. James Madison, "Vices of the Political System of the United States" (arguments against the Article of Confederation)What purpose is served by establishing formal government (especially in nation of diverse residents)? How does democracy compare to other forms of government?Evaluate the symbiotic relationship between a government and the citizens of a nation. What is expected of each party, and to what end?Describe the U.S. government’s standards for non-citizen residents. How and why has the issue of immigration and naturalization taken a major role in public policy discussion?To what extent do the factors involved in foundational government and citizenship contribute to the existence of a shared “American identity”?North Carolina Essential Standards (types of government part)CE.C&G.1.1 Explain how the tensions over power and authority led America’s founding fathers to develop a constitutional democracy (e.g., mercantilism, salutary neglect, taxation and representation, boycott and protest, independence, American Revolution, Articles of Confederation, Ben Franklin, George Washington, John Adams, Son of Liberty, etc.).CE.C&G.1.2 Explain how the Enlightenment and other contributing theories impacted the writing of the Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights to help promote liberty, justice and equality (e.g., natural rights, classical theories of government, Magna Carta, Montesquieu, Locke, English Bill of Rights, etc.).CE.C&G.1.4 Analyze the principles and ideals underlying American democracy in terms of how they promote freedom (i.e. separation of powers, rule of law, limited government, democracy, consent of the governed / individual rights –life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, selfgovernment, representative democracy, equal opportunity, equal protection under the law, diversity, patriotism, etc.).CE.C&G.1.5 Evaluate the fundamental principles of American politics in terms of the extent to which they have been used effectively to maintain constitutional democracy in the United States (e.g., rule of law, limited government, democracy, consent of the governed – [Black’s Note – All 1.5 pieces are in green – consider moving to the Constitution pager)Student will Know: (government)Colonial and British perspectives concerning power, authority, and representative government. A constitutional democracy is a form of representative democracy that depends on the participation of its citizens. A constitutional democracy is a system of government based on popular sovereignty in which the structures, powers, and limits of government are set forth in a written or unwritten constitution. Reasons for colonial unrest and rebellion, such as British control and taxation, and ways in which the American colonists responded. The connection between colonial conflicts and the major principles the framers placed in the United States Constitution. The philosophical theories of the Enlightenment and the 18th century from men such as Locke, Rousseau, Hobbes, Jefferson, and MontesquieuAmerican colonists brought with them the knowledge of Enlightenment theories and those theories impacted the development of government in the United States.The fundamental principles of the Declaration of Independence as contained in the Preamble.Ideals that are considered fundamental to American public lifePrinciples that are considered fundamental to American constitutional democracy (Black’s note – state has this with 1.4, also putting this on Constitution – delete where necessary)Significant conflicts over the practical application of American philosophical values and principles. For example: disputes over the nature and morality of American slavery, the expansion of citizenship, civil rights for all individuals, state versus federal governmentBasic principles of United States government and their purposeThe concept of the social contractOccasions when conflict within the United States has challenged the maintenance of constitutional democracy. For example: Whiskey Rebellion, US Civil War, Jim Crow, Great Depression, Court packing, Civil Rights movement, differing political perspectives concerning liberty, power, and authorityCitizenship StandardsCE.C&G.3.8 Evaluate the rights of individuals in terms of how well those rights have been upheld by democratic government in the United States.CE.C&G.4.1 Compare citizenship in the American constitutional democracy to membership in other types of governments (e.g., right to privacy, civil rights, responsibilities, political rights, right to due process, equal protection under the law, participation, freedom, etc.).CE.C&G.4.2 Explain how the development of America’s national identity derived from principles in the Declaration of Independence, US Constitution and Bill of Rights (e.g., inalienable rights, consent of the governed, popular sovereignty, religious and political freedom, separation of powers, etc.).CE.C&G.4.3 Analyze the roles of citizens of North Carolina and the United States in terms of responsibilities, participation, civic life and criteria for membership or admission (e.g., voting, jury duty, lobbying, interacting successfully with government agencies, organizing and working in civic groups, volunteering, petitioning, picketing, running for political office, residency, etc.)CE.C&G.4.4 Analyze the obligations of citizens by determining when their personal desires, interests and involvement are subordinate to the good of the nation or state (e.g., Patriot Act, Homeland Security, sedition, civil rights, equal rights under the law, jury duty, Selective Services Act, rule of law, eminent domain, etc.).CE.C&G.4.5 Explain the changing perception and interpretation of citizenship and naturalization (e.g., aliens, interpretations of the 14th amendment, citizenship, patriotism, equal rights under the law, etc.)Students will KnowThe relationship between the ideals of individual rights and freedoms and the realities of America’s history.Ways in which the rights of individuals have been protected and violated in the United States.Examples of and reasons for limitations on individual rights Methods by which citizens can be made aware of their rights.Constitutional and legal criteria which define citizenship in the United States.The criteria that have defined citizenship in the United States during various periods of its history (the Constitutional era, pre and post Civil War, early 1900s, post WWI, post WWII, present-day, etc.).Examples of levels of citizenship. For example: Birthright -Jus Soli which is Latin for “right of the soil” Jus Sanguinis which is Latin for “right of blood” ? NaturalizedWhat citizenship may look like in types of government other than constitutional democracies (e.g., direct democracy-Ancient Athens, social democracy-Norway, monarchy-Jordan, oligarchy-Pakistan, totalitarian dictatorship-North Korea, fundamentalist theocracy-Iran).The meaning of “national identity”.The influences of immigration and cultural diffusion on national identity. The values that contribute to the United States’ national identity and how interpretation of those values has changed over time. Conflicts over the meaning of “national identity”.Various ways individuals participate in civic life.The criteria for becoming a United States citizen. The role citizens play in influencing government policies and actions.Effective methods of influencing governmentHow citizens may use and be influenced by the media in active civic decision-making.Examples of ways in which citizens may ensure government fulfills its duties.The differences between a citizen’s rights and their obligations.The differences between civil rights and civil libertiesThe differences between civic responsibilities and personal responsibilities.The types of influences, both positive and negative, that shape government action.The types of things the United States government is able to constitutionally do in order to ensure the safety of its inhabitants.Ways in which the American government and citizens have addressed the issue of balancing individual and national security with civic liberties and rightsHow the US and NC Constitution address citizenship (e.g., Section 1 Article 2 (presidency requirement of ‘natural born citizen’)), requirements for naturalization and the role of Congress (Article 1, Sec 8, Clause 4), 14th , 19th and 26th Amendments)How the definition of who is or is not a citizen of the United States and North Carolina has changed over time, through legislative action (e.g., Naturalization Act of 1790, Alien and Sedition Acts, Civil Rights Act of 1866, Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, Patriot Act ) or judicial action (e.g., Dred Scott v Sanford, Elk v Wilkins, United States v. Wong Kim Ark)The origin, purpose, and interpretation of the 14th Amendment (e.g., ‘birthright citizenship’, Elk v Wilkins, United States v. Wong Kim Ark)How the US and North Carolina Constitution, Congressional legislation, and judicial action address the rights of citizens to due process and equal protection under the law (e.g., Fifth Amendment, Fourteenth Amendment, judicial review, eminent domain, Alien and Sedition Acts, Espionage and Sedition Acts, Civil and Voting Rights Acts, Patriot Act, Dred Scott V. Sanford, Lochner v New York, Griswold v Connecticut, Roe v Wade, Kelo v. New London)Examples of how the meaning of patriotism has changed over time and influenced the rights and responsibilities of citizens and the development of laws Ways in which the meaning of ‘patriot’ has been defined by different people and groups over time (including as an inclusive and exclusionary concept) (Jim Crow, Alien and Sedition Acts, Wilmington Ten, American Revolution, Civil War) ................
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