This page shows a list of standards in the American Government public release collection at MSDE. American Government
Released Questions Grouped by Standard

Indicator: 1.1.1 The student will evaluate how the principles of government assist or impede the functioning of government.

Indicator: 1.1.2 The student will analyze historic documents to determine the basic principles of United States government and apply them to real-world situations.

Indicator: 1.1.3 The student will evaluate roles and policies the government has assumed regarding public issues.

Indicator: 1.1.4 The student will explain roles and analyze strategies individuals or groups may use to initiate change in governmental policy and institutions.

Indicator: 1.2.1 The student will analyze the impact of Supreme Court decisions on governmental powers, rights, and responsibilities of citizens in our changing society.

Indicator: 1.2.2 The student will analyze legislation designed to protect the rights of individuals and groups and promote equity in American society.

Indicator: 1.2.3 The student will evaluate the impact of governmental decisions and actions that have affected the rights of individuals and groups in American society and/or have affected maintaining order and/or safety.

Indicator: 1.2.4 The student will evaluate the principle of due process.

Indicator: 1.2.5 The student will analyze elements, proceedings, and decisions related to criminal and civil law.

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Indicator: 2.1.1 The student will analyze advantages and disadvantages of various types of governments throughout the world.

Indicator: 2.2.1 The student will analyze economic, political, and social issues and their effect on foreign policies of the United States.

Indicator: 2.2.2 The student will evaluate the effectiveness of international alliances and organizations from the perspective of the United States.

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Indicator: 3.1.1 The student will analyze the roles and relationships of regions on the formation and implementation of government policy.

Indicator: 3.1.2 The student will evaluate demographic factors related to political participation, public policy, and government policies.

Indicator: 3.1.3 The student will evaluate the role of government in addressing land use and other environmental issues.

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Indicator: 4.1.1 The student will utilize the principles of economic costs and benefits and opportunity cost to analyze the effectiveness of government policy in achieving socio-economic goals.

Indicator: 4.1.2 The student will evaluate how governments affect the answers to the basic economic questions of what to produce, how to produce, and for whom to produce.

Indicator: 4.1.3 The student will examine regulatory agencies and their social, economic, and political impact on the country, a region, or on/within a state.

Indicator: 4.1.4 The student will evaluate the effectiveness of current monetary and fiscal policy on promoting full employment, price stability, and economic performance.

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Indicator: 6.0

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