Civics and Government: Grade 6

Principles and Documents of Government

Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

How Government Works

How International Relationships Function

Rule of Law

Laws and Government

Principles and Ideals that Shape Government

Documents and Ideals that Shape Pennsylvania and US Government

Individual Rights

Symbols

Civics Rights and Responsibilities

Conflict and Resolution

Leadership and Public Service

Competent and Responsible Citizens

Branches of Government

Structure, Organization, and Operation of Governments

Government Services

Leadership and Political Elections

Elements of the Election Process

Conflict and the Court System

Interest Groups

Media Influences

Taxes

Countries and Conflicts

Tools of Foreign Policy

Explain the effect of the rule of law in protecting property rights, individual rights, and the common good.

Compare and contrast a direct democracy with a republican form of government.

Explain how the principles and ideals shape local, state, and national government.<ul><li>Liberty/Freedom</li><li>Democracy</li><li>Justice</li><li>Equality</li></ul>

Explain the basic principles and ideals within documents and the roles played by the framers as found in significant documents:<ul><li>Declaration of Independence</li><li>United States Constitution</li><li>Bill of Rights</li><li>Pennsylvania Constitution</li></ul>

Summarize individual rights guaranteed by the PA Constitution and the U.S. Constitution.

Describe how citizens and leaders use political symbols.

Compare and contrast rights and responsibilites of citizenship in the community, state, and nation.

Explain how citizens resolve conflicts in society and government.

Describe the importance of political leadership and public service.

Explain why participation in government and civic life is important.

Describe the responsibilities and powers of the three branches of government.

Define and compare the role and structure of local, state, and national governments.

Describe how local, state, and national governments provide services.

Identify leadership positions and their primary duties at the local, state, and national levels.

Describe the voting process, including registration, primaries, and general elections.

Explain how courts resolve conflicts.

Identify individual interest groups and how they impact government.

Describe the influence of mass media on society.

Explain what taxes are and why they are necessary.

Identify how countries have varying interests.

Explain the difference between allies and adversaries.