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Social Studies Civics and Economics	Overview Civics and Economics, taught in eighth grade, includes basic knowledge and understanding of the concepts and processes of democratic government and the American economic system. Students learn the meaning of individual rights and responsibilities; the ideals of liberty, justice, and equality; and the rule of law. Students develop an understanding of public and personal economic and financial decisions. A service learning component helps students personalize citizenship education.

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DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOUNDATIONS OF AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

2.a

Explain the Fundamental Principles of American Government

2.a.1

Explain the concept of consent of the governed

2.a.2

Explain the concept of limited government

2.a.3

Explain the concept of rule of law

2.a.4

Explain that in a democratic system of government the people rule

2.a.5

Explain the concept of a representative government

2.a.6

Explain the concept of constitutionalism

2.a.7

Explain the concept of majority rule

2.a.8

Explain the concept of minority rights

2.b

Explain the Significance of the Founding Documents of American Govt

2.b.1

Analyze the charters of the Virginia Company of London

2.b.2

Analyze the Virginia Declaration of Rights

2.b.3

Analyze the Declaration of Independence

2.b.4

Analyze the Articles of Confederation

2.b.5

Analyze the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights

2.b.6

Analyze the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

2.c

Identify the Purposes for US Constitution as Stated in the Preamble

2.c.1

Explain that the Preamble expresses reasons for U.S. Constitution

2.c.2

Identify purposes of the U.S. government as stated in the Preamble

2.c.3

Explain the concept of "We the people"

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