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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 THE US CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT

6.a

Explain the Relationship of State Governments to National Government

6.a.1

Explain that the Constitution establishes a federal government

6.a.2

Explain the ideas of enumerated/expressed and implied powers

6.a.3

Explain the idea of reserved powers

6.a.4

Explain that some powers are denied to national & state government

6.a.5

Explain that local government powers in VA are derived from the state

6.a.6

Describe the primary responsibilities of the national government

6.a.7

Describe the primary responsibilities of state governments

6.a.8

Determine why powers are shared among national/state/local levels

6.b

Describe the Structure and Powers of National/State/Local Govts.

6.b.1

Explain that government powers and responsibilities are limited

6.b.2

Describe the legislative powers of the national government

6.b.3

Describe the executive powers of the national government

6.b.4

Describe the judicial powers of the national government

6.b.5

Describe the legislative powers of the Virginia government

6.b.6

Describe the executive powers of the Virginia government

6.b.7

Describe the judicial powers of the Virginia government

6.b.8

Describe the legislative powers of the local government

6.b.9

Describe the executive powers of the local government

6.b.10

Describe the judicial powers of the local government

6.b.11

Identify the elected officials who represent Fairfax County

6.c

Explain Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

6.c.1

Identify and explain legislative powers over the executive branch

6.c.2

Identify and explain legislative powers over the judicial branch

6.c.3

Identify and explain executive powers over the legislative branch

6.c.4

Identify and explain executive powers over the judicial branch

6.c.5

Identify and explain judicial powers over the legislative branch

6.c.6

Identify and explain judicial powers over the executive branch

6.d

Identify Procedures for Amending the US Constitution

6.d.1

Explain the procedures for amending the US Constitution

6.d.2

Describe the complexity of the amendment process

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