New York State Learning Standard 5
for Social Studies
The study of civics, citizenship, and government involves learning about political systems; the purposes of government and civic life; and the differing assumptions held by people across time and place regarding power, authority, governance, and law.
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The students will analyze how the values of a nation affect the guarantee of human rights and make provisions for human needs
The students will consider the nature and evolution of constitutional democracies
The state and federal governments established by the Constitutions of the United States and the State of New York embody basic civic values (such as justice, honesty, self-discipline, due process, equality, majority rule with respect for minority rights, and respect for self, others, and property), principles, and practices and establish a system of shared and limited government.
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The students will define federalism and describe the powers granted the the national and state governments by the United States Constitution