High School - US Government

Analyze the positive and negative implications of the US Constitution, Bill of Rights and Amendments, Supreme Court decisions, Federal Laws, and executive orders, for political, legal, economic, and social equality for all, including traditionally marginalized groups. 

Identify and analyze the existence and perpetuation of discrimination and inequity in the local, state, national, or global context.

Identify, discuss, and explain the exclusionary language and intent of the Oregon and U.S. Constitution and the provisions and process for the expansion and protection of civil rights.

Describe core elements of early governments that are evident in United States government structure. 

Compare and contrast the United States’ republican form of government to direct democracy, theocracy, oligarchy, authoritarianism, and monarchy. 

Examine the institutions, functions, and processes of Oregon’s state, county, local and regional governments.

Evaluate the relationships among governments at the local, state, tribal, national, and global levels. 

Examine the institutions, functions, and processes of Oregon’s state, county, local and regional governments.

Analyze political parties, interest and community groups, and mass media and how they influence the beliefs and behaviors of individuals, and local, state, and national constituencies. 

Analyze United States foreign policy and the role of institutions and interest groups in creating policy and evaluate their impact on the United States and the international community

Analyze and evaluate the methods for challenging, resisting, and changing society in the promotion of equity, justice and equality.