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This Unit Includes the Following MN Social Studies Standards Benchmarks

8/2/2015

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  • Explain the relationship among the three branches of government: making laws by the legislative branch, implementing and enforcing laws by the executive branch, and interpreting laws by the judicial branch.
  • Explain the relationship among the three branches of government: making laws by the legislative branch, implementing and enforcing laws by the executive branch, and interpreting laws by the judicial branch.
  • Define federalism and describe the relationship between the powers of the federal and state governments.
  • Describe how laws are created; explain the differences between civil and criminal law; give examples of federal, state and local laws.
  • Describe how laws are created; explain the differences between civil and criminal law; give examples of federal, state and local laws.
  • Identify the major state and local (county, city, schoolboard, township) governmental offices; describe the primary duties associated with them.
  • Compare and contrast the basic structures, functions and ways of funding state and local governments.
  • Describe the goals, offenses, penalties, long-term consequences, and privacy concerns of Minnesota's juvenile justice sytem.
  • Evaluate arguments about selected issues from diverse perspectives and frames of reference, noting the strenghs, weaknesses and consequences associated with the decision made on each issue. 
  • Use graphic data to analyze information about a public issue in state or local government.
  • Address a state or local policy issue by identifying key opposing positions, determining conflicting values and beliefs, defending and justifying a position with evidence, and developing strategies to persuade others to adopt this position. 
  • Describe the establishment and expansion of rights over time, including the impact of key court cases, state legislation and constitutional amendments. 
  • Identify the purpose of Minnesota's Constitution; explain how the Minnesota Constitution organizes government and protects rights.
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    BIG QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT

    -- What are our rights and responsibilities as citizens of Minnesota?


    --What defines a good Minnesota citizen? Am I one?


    --What purpose does Minnesota's government serve?


    --What is the proper role of government in our state?


    --Who represents me at the various branches/levels of government?


    --How are compromise and consensus critical parts of Minnesota society?

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  • Welcome to Mr. H.'s Webpage!
  • 7th Grade U.S. Studies
  • Salk History Day
  • Washington D.C. 2024
  • MN Studies
    • 6th Grade NHD Topics