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| Grade 4
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| History and Government, Economics and Geography, Approved 2005
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Standard
Benchmark
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The student uses a working knowledge and understanding of governmental systems of Kansas and the United States and other nations with an emphasis on the United States Constitution, the necessity for the rule of law, the civic values of the American people, and the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of becoming active participants in our representative democracy.
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1.1
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The student understands the rule of law as it applies to individuals; family; school; local, state and national governments.
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1.1.1
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(A) The student evaluates rules and laws using two basic criteria: the law or rule serves the common good, the law or rule must be possible to follow.
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1.2
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The student understands the shared ideals and diversity of American society and political culture.
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1.2.1
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(A) The student defines shared ideals across regions in the United States (e.g., the right to vote, freedom of religion and speech, concern for general welfare, consent of the governed).
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1.3
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The student understands how the United States Constitution allocates power and responsibility in the government.
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1.3.1
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(K) The student recognizes the United States constitution as the document that defines the rights and responsibilities of citizens in the United States.
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1.4
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The student identifies and examines the rights, privileges, and responsibilities in becoming an active civic participant.
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1.4.1
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(K) The student determines how people can participate in government and why it is important (e.g., jury duty, voting, running for office, community service).
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1.4.2
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(K) The student recognizes how individuals have a civic responsibility for meeting the needs of communities (e.g., responding to disasters with donations and volunteering, recycling).
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1.5
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The student understands various systems of governments and how nations and international organizations interact.
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1.5.1
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(K) The student describes the function of state governments (e.g., establish law for the state, provide public service, provide public safety).
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1.5.2
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(K) The student defines capital as the location of state and national government.
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1.5.3
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(K) The student defines capitol as the building in which government is located.
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