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• 7.GO.17Grades 7thGreek democracy and the Roman Republic were a radical departure from monarchy and theocracy, influencing the structure and function of modern democratic governments.
• 7.H.2Grades 7thThe civilizations that developed in Greece and Rome had an enduring impact on later civilizations. This legacy includes governance and law, engineering and technology, art and architecture, as well as literature and history. The Roman Empire also played an instrumental role in the spread of Christianity.
• 7.H.3Grades 7thThe Roman Empire collapsed due to various internal and external factors (political, social and economic) which led to the development of feudalism and the manorial system in the region. The fall of Rome and later invasions also allowed for the creation of new empires in the region.
• 8.GO.22Grades 8thThe U.S. Constitution established a federal republic, providing a framework for a national government with elected representatives, separation of powers, and checks and balances.
• 9-12.AG.1Grades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thOpportunities for civic engagement within the structures of government are made possible through political and public policy processes.
• 9-12.AG.6Grades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thThe Federalist Papers and the Anti-Federalist Papers framed the national debate over the basic principles of government encompassed by the Constitution of the United States.
• AMG.9-12.1Grades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thOpportunities for civic engagement within the structures of government are made possible through political and public policy processes.
• AMG.9-12.12.aGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thExplain ways the different people/groups in government can limit each other’s powers (e.g., checks and balances).
• AMG.9-12.13.aGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thGiven an event, explain how it creates a dynamic interaction among the three branches of government (e.g., checks and balances).
• AMG.9-12.13.bGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thExplain a political process that creates a dynamic interaction between the three branches of government (e.g., checks and balances).
• AMG.9-12.5.aGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thExplain basic principles of government in the United States (e.g., separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism).
• AMG.9-12.6Grades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thThe Federalist Papers and the Anti-Federalist Papers framed the national debate over the basic principles of government encompassed by the Constitution of the United States and led to the adoption of the Bill of Rights.
• SS.7.17Grades 7thGreek democracy and the Roman Republic were radical departures from monarchy and theocracy, influencing the structure and function of modern democratic governments.
• SS.7.17.lp.bGrades 7thNote: In a direct democracy citizens participate in decision making. In the Roman Republic, citizens elected leaders and power was divided among leaders.
• SS.7.2Grades 7thThe civilizations that developed in Greece and Rome had an enduring impact on later civilizations. This legacy includes governance and law, engineering and technology, art, and architecture, as well as literature and history. The Roman Empire also played an instrumental role in the spread of Christianity.
• SS.7.3Grades 7thThe Roman Empire collapsed due to various internal and external factors (political, social, and economic) which led to the development of feudalism and the manorial system in the region. The fall of Rome and later invasions also allowed for the creation of new empires in the region.