Government Goal 1 ~ High School Assessment



Goal 1	The student will demonstrate an understanding of the historical development and current status of principles, institutions, and processes of political systems.

*28 Items*	Expectation 1.1	The student will demonstrate understanding of the structure and functions of government and politics in the United States.

	*16 Items*		Indicator 1.1.1	The student will analyze historic documents to determine the basic principles of United States government and apply them to real-world situations.
			*2 Items*
51	51		51
52	52		52

			Indicator 1.1.2	The student will evaluate how the principles of government assist or impede the functioning of government.
			*7 Items*
18	18		18
21	21		21
24	24		24
25	25		25
28	28		28
53	53		53
55	55		55

			Indicator 1.1.3	The student will evaluate roles and policies the government has assumed regarding public issues.
			*3 Items*
4	4		4
23	23		23
39	39		39

			Indicator 1.1.4	The student will explain roles and analyze strategies individuals or groups may use to initiate change in governmental policy and institutions.
			*4 Items*
7	7		7
12	12		12
19	19		19
43	43		43



	Expectation 1.2	The student will evaluate how the United States government has maintained a balance between protecting rights and maintaining order.

	*12 Items*		Indicator 1.2.1	The student will analyze the impact of landmark Supreme Court decisions on governmental powers, rights, and responsibilities of citizens in our changing society.
			*3 Items*
5	5		5
11	11		11
35	35		35

			Indicator 1.2.2	The student will analyze legislation designed to protect the rights of individuals and groups and to promote equity in American society.
			*2 Items*
3	3		3
26	26		26

			Indicator 1.2.3	The student will evaluate the impact of governmental decisions and actions that have affected the rights of individuals and groups in American society and/or have affected maintaining order and/or safety.
			*3 Items*
44	44		44
45	45		45
49	49		49

			Indicator 1.2.4	The student will evaluate the principle of due process.
			*2 Items*
6	6		6
30	30		30

			Indicator 1.2.5	The student will analyze elements, proceedings, and decisions related to criminal and civil law.
			*2 Items*
2	2		2
38	38		38


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