Social Studies: Civics and Economics
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Social Studies
Civics and Economics
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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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standard 8

DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF US AND VA JUDICIAL SYSTEMS

  benchmark 8.a Describe the Organization and Jurisdiction of Federal & State Courts
    indicator 8.a.1 Describe the dual court system of state and federal courts
    indicator 8.a.2 Describe original and appellate jurisdiction
    indicator 8.a.3 Explain that Virginia has its own court system
    indicator 8.a.4 Describe the role of the Virginia Supreme Court
    indicator 8.a.5 Describe the role of the Court of Appeals of Virginia
    indicator 8.a.6 Describe the role of the Circuit Court
    indicator 8.a.7 Describe the role of the General District Court
    indicator 8.a.8 Describe the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
    indicator 8.a.9 Explain the role of magistrates
    indicator 8.a.10 Explain that the United States has a separate court system
    indicator 8.a.11 Describe the role of the US Supreme Court
    indicator 8.a.12 Describe the role of the US Court of Appeals
    indicator 8.a.13 Describe the role of the US District Court
  benchmark 8.b Describe the Exercise of Judicial Review
    indicator 8.b.1 Describe the power of judicial review
    indicator 8.b.2 Explain how Marbury v. Madison established judicial review
    indicator 8.b.3 Recognize that the US Constitution is the supreme law of the land
    indicator 8.b.4 Explain that state laws must conform to the US and VA constitutions
  benchmark 8.c Explain Court Proceedings in Civil and Criminal Cases
    indicator 8.c.1 Describe the role of a court in a criminal case
    indicator 8.c.2 Explain criminal procedure in felony cases
    indicator 8.c.3 Explain the role of a court in a civil case
    indicator 8.c.4 Explain procedure for civil cases
    indicator 8.c.5 Explain court procedure for cases involving juveniles
    indicator 8.c.6 Compare and contrast the rights of juveniles & the rights of adults
    indicator 8.c.7 Describe the role of a court in a constitutional case
  benchmark 8.d Explain How Due Process Protections Seek to Ensure Justice
    indicator 8.d.1 Define due process of law
    indicator 8.d.2 Explain that the provisions of the 5th Amendment
    indicator 8.d.3 Explain that protections of the 14th Amendment
    indicator 8.d.4 Explain that due process clauses are extended to the Bill of Rights
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