View Goals, Expectations and Indicators Assessed



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

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

	15 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.
			4 Items
11	11		11
17	17		17
27	27		27
35	35		35

			Indicator 1.1.2	The student will evaluate how the principles of government assist or impede the functioning of government.
			3 Items
14	14		14
37	37		37
45	45		45

			Indicator 1.1.3	The student will evaluate roles and policies the government has assumed regarding public issues.
			5 Items
8	8		8
9	9		9
32	32		32
34	34		34
51	51		51

			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.
			3 Items
29	29		29
44	44		44
57	57		57



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

	14 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
10	10		10
21	21		21
30	30		30

			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
12	12		12

			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.
			4 Items
2	2		2
33	33		33
41	41		41
49	49		49

			Indicator 1.2.4	The student will evaluate the principle of due process.
			2 Items
40	40		40
53	53		53

			Indicator 1.2.5	The student will analyze elements, proceedings, and decisions related to criminal and civil law.
			3 Items
6	6		6
22	22		22
54	54		54