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HSS-PoAD.12.1.5 (History–Social Science)


Standard Identifier: HSS-PoAD.12.1.5
Content Area: History–Social Science
Grade: 12
Course: Principles of American Democracy, Grade 12

Overarching Standard:
HSS-PoAD.12.1 Students explain the fundamental principles and moral values of American democracy as expressed in the U.S. Constitution and other essential documents of American democracy.

Standard:
Describe the systems of separated and shared powers, the role of organized interests (Federalist Paper Number 10), checks and balances (Federalist Paper Number 51), the importance of an independent judiciary (Federalist Paper Number 78), enumerated powers, rule of law, federalism, and civilian control of the military.

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