SS10.7C.5

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

SS10.7C.5
Compare duties and functions of members of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Alabama’s local and state governments and of the national government. (Alabama)

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

The functions of each of the three branches of the Federal Government and the three branches of Alabama's government.
The functions of the local government.
The organizational structure of local, state and Federal Courts.

Skills

Students are able to:

Locate state and federal political districts and geographic districts in Alabama on a map.
Cite evidence in primary source documents to support important concepts of American Government.

Understanding

Students understand that:

The structure of government at the federal and state level and the unique duties and functions of each are set forth by the U.S. and Alabama Constitutions.

Vocabulary

branches: executive, legislative, judicial
duties
functions
organization
jurisdiction
federal
districts
separation of powers
checks and balances

Aligned Learning Resources

Power Play

Court Quest

Separation of Powers/Civics 101

What Is the Census/Civics 101

Rule of Law

The Pomp and Circumstance of Presidential Inaugurations/Politics on Point

Design by Adaptive Theme