SS10.7C.4

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

SS10.7C.4

Describe structures of state and local governments in the United States, including major Alabama offices and officeholders. (Alabama)

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • The basic organizational structure of Alabama's government including the legislative, judicial and executive branches.
  • The basic funding sources of state and local governments.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Identify the major office holders of the three branches of Alabama's government.
  • Identify types of local government.
  • Classify the different types of state and local government funding.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Alabama's state and local office holders are elected and that funding comes from a variety of sources.

Vocabulary

  • funding
  • revenue
  • taxes
  • county
  • city
  • branches of government: legislative, executive, judicial

Aligned Learning Resources

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