Civics and Government of North Carolina:
Learning Objectives:
4.C&G.1 Understand the development, structure and function of North Carolina’s government.
4.C&G.1.1 Summarize the key principles and revisions of the North Carolina Constitution.
4.C&G.2.1 Analyze the preamble and articles of the North Carolina Constitution in terms of rights and responsibilities.
4.C&G.1 Understand the development, structure and function of North Carolina’s government.
4.C&G.1.1 Summarize the key principles and revisions of the North Carolina Constitution.
- The student will understand: Democratic governments often set the standard by which laws are developed. Revisions to the guiding documents of a state reflect the changing values and beliefs of citizens.
- The student will understand: The decisions of leaders are often shaped by the actions of citizens and the interrelationship between governmental agencies. Leadership within a state may reflect the collaboration between individuals and groups within government concerning political, economic, social and cultural concerns of citizens. Decisions of the state government may dictate the policies of local government and interactions with federal law.
- The student will understand: Values and religious beliefs often shape the governing documents of a state. The foundational history of a region may determine patterns of organization and relationships between citizens and government.
- The student will understand: The structure, organization, and power of a local government may reflect the influence of larger frameworks of government within its region.
4.C&G.2.1 Analyze the preamble and articles of the North Carolina Constitution in terms of rights and responsibilities.
- The student will understand: Democratic governments strive to protect the rights and privileges of citizens. Democratic governments exist to serve the people. The guiding documents of a state often reflect the values and beliefs of a people concerning civic responsibility.
- The student will understand: Citizens have rights and responsibilities that are outlined by a state’s constitution. Participating in civic life is necessary for the health and success of a state.
- The student will understand: In a democracy, citizens have protected rights as well as significant responsibilities. Social and political equality amongst all citizens may be a goal of a democratic constitutional government. The rights of citizens are preserved through the exercise of civic responsibility within a state.
- democracy, constitution, executive branch, legislative branch, judicial branch, bill, law, citizen, rights and responsibilities,