SS10.7C.2

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 7 - 7th Grade: Civics

SS10.7C.2

Explain essential characteristics of the political system of the United States, including the organization and function of political parties and the process of selecting political leaders.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • The important ideas and contributions of historical thinkers such as John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Jean-Jaques Rousseau, Thomas Paine, Niccolo Machiavelli, Charles de Montesquieu, Voltaire.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Relate the ideas put forth by important philosophers to founding ideas and documents of American government. Interpret primary source documents to identify original ideas.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Many of the founding documents of the United States are based upon the ideas of various Enlightenment Philosophers.

Vocabulary

  • philosophers

Aligned Learning Resources

Represent Me
Why Government
Rule of Law
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