Demonstrate an understanding of how the U.S. Constitution reflects a balance between the classical republican concern with promotion of the public good and the classical liberal concern with protecting individual rights; and how the basic premises of liberal constitutionalism and democracy are joined in the Declaration of Independence as "self-evident truths" (12.1.3)
Federalism
Demonstrate an understanding of the major responsibilities, reserved powers and concurrent powers for state and local governments (12.7.3)
Bill of Rights
Demonstrate an understanding of the meaning and importance of each of the rights guaranteed under the Bill of Rights and how each is secured (e.g., freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, petition, privacy) (12.2.1)
Culminating Project
Learners will create a country report comparing the U.S. system of democratic government with the political system of another nation