Georgia Quality Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies Grades 9-12 (Civics/ Citizenship)

1 Topic: Government

Standard: Defines government and lists the characteristics of a state (country).

• The Purposes of Government
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/1a.asp
  
• Types of Government
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/1b.asp
  

2 Topic: Democratic Heritage

Standard: Identifies basic beliefs and values of the democratic heritage.

• Maryland - The Catholic Experiment
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush72/5a.asp
  
• The Beginnings of Revolutionary Thinking AND ALL FOCUS TOPICS
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush72/7.asp
  
• Societal Impacts of the American Revolution AND ALL FOCUS TOPICS
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush72/12.asp
  
• The Declaration of Independence and Its Legacy
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/1a.asp
  
• Jeffersonian Ideology
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/8b.asp
  
• Politics and the New Nation
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/11.asp
  
• Jacksonian Democracy and Modern America
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/11f.asp
  
• The Kansas-Nebraska Act
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush82/8a.asp
  
• What Is a Democracy?
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/1c.asp
  
• Democratic Values -- Liberty, Equality, Justice
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/1d.asp
  
• Foundations of American Government
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/2.asp
  
• The Colonial Experience
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/2a.asp
  
• Independence and the Articles of Confederation
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/2b.asp
  
• Democracy Is Born
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/wcu81/5b.asp
  
• Thinkers
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/wcu81/5f.asp
  
• The Roman Republic
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/wcu81/6a.asp
  
• Julius Caesar
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/wcu81/6b.asp
  

3 Topic: Constitutionalism Federalism Republican Form of Government

Standard: Defines and analyzes the foundational concepts that our constitutional government is based on

- republican form of government
• State Constitutions
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/2a.asp
  
• Articles of Confederation
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/2b.asp
  
• The Economic Crisis of the 1780s
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/2d.asp
  
• Growing Opposition
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/6c.asp
  
• Two Parties Emerge
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/7c.asp
  
• The Alien and Sedition Acts
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/7e.asp
  
• Jeffersonian America: A Second Revolution?
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/8.asp
  
• The Election of 1800
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/8a.asp
  
• Jeffersonian Ideology
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/8b.asp
  
• Politics and the New Nation
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/11.asp
  
• The Roman Republic
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/wcu81/6a.asp
  

- federalism
• Ratifying the Constitution AND ALL FOCUS TOPICS
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/4.asp
  
• Growing Opposition
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/6c.asp
  
• Two Parties Emerge
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/7c.asp
  
• The Alien and Sedition Acts
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/7e.asp
  
• The Life and Times of John Adams
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/7f.asp
  
• Jeffersonian America: A Second Revolution?
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/8.asp
  
• The Election of 1800
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/8a.asp
  
• Creating the Constitution
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/2c.asp
  
• Federalism AND ALL FOCUS TOPICS
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/3.asp
  

- popular sovereignty
• State Constitutions
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/2a.asp
  
• Popular Sovereignty
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush82/7b.asp
  

- separation of powers (checks and balances)
• The First Administration
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/5c.asp
  
• Farewell Address
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/5d.asp
  
• A New National Capital: Washington, D.C.
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/8d.asp
  
• A Federalist Stronghold: John Marshall's Supreme Court
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/8e.asp
  
• A Strong Presidency
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush82/1b.asp
  
• The South Carolina Nullification Controversy
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush82/1c.asp
  
• The War Against the Bank
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush82/1d.asp
  
• The Trail of Tears -- The Indian Removals
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush82/1f.asp
  
• The Canal Era
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush82/2a.asp
  
• Showdown in Little Rock
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush12/7c.asp
  
• Articles of Confederation
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/2b.asp
  
• The Economic Crisis of the 1780s
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/2d.asp
  
• Growing Opposition
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/6c.asp
  

- judicial review
• A Federalist Stronghold: John Marshall's Supreme Court
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/8e.asp
  
• The Creation of the Federal Courts
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/9a.asp
  

- civilian control of the military
• The First Administration
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/5c.asp
  
• The Evolution of the Presidency
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/7a.asp
  

- limited government
• Articles of Confederation
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/2b.asp
  
• The Bill of Rights
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/6a.asp
  
• Federal-State Relations Today: Back to States' Rights?
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/3c.asp
  

- majority rule with respect for minority rights
• Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/10a.asp
  
• First Amendment Rights
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/10b.asp
  
• Comparing Governments
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/13a.asp
  

- equality before the law, and
• Constitution Through Compromise
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/3d.asp
  
• The Bill of Rights
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/6a.asp
  
• The Bill of Rights
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/2d.asp
  
• Democratic Values -- Liberty, Equality, Justice
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/1d.asp
  

- equality of opportunity v. equality of wealth.
• The Rise of American Industry
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush82/2.asp
  
• Border Ruffians
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush82/8b.asp
  
• The Sack of Lawrence
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush82/8c.asp
  
• Democratic Values -- Liberty, Equality, Justice
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/1d.asp
  
• The Colonial Experience
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/2a.asp
  
• Independence and the Articles of Confederation
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/2b.asp
  

4 Topic: Legislative Branch Congress

Standard: Identifies and describes the powers, roles, and responsibilities of the legislative branch of the federal government.

- law-making powers of Congress (Senate and House of Representatives)
• The Powers of Congress
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/6a.asp
  

- law-making process (how a bill becomes a law), and
• How a Bill Becomes a Law
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/6e.asp
  

- other responsibilities: budget, federal appointments, etc.
• Leadership in Congress: It's a Party Matter
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/6b.asp
  
• The Colonial Experience
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/2a.asp
  

5 Topic: Pluralism Social Action Domestic Policy

Standard: Describes the techniques of social action (e.g., how to win support for desirable change and how to cooperate with others in achieving goals).

• Gains and Pains
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush12/7e.asp
  
• Shaping a New America AND ALL FOCUS TOPICS
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush12/10.asp
  
• Participating in Government
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/4d.asp
  
• Interest Groups
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/5c.asp
  

6 Topic: Executive Branch

Standard: Identifies and describes the powers, roles and responsibilities of the executive branch of the federal government.

- enforcement of federal law
• The Bonus March
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush12/1c.asp
  
• Showdown in Little Rock
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush12/7c.asp
  
• The Evolution of the Presidency
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/7a.asp
  
• All the President's Men and Women
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/7b.asp
  
• The President's Job
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/7d.asp
  
• The Organization of the Bureaucracy
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/8b.asp
  

- military powers
• War in the Pacific
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush12/4d.asp
  
• The Decision to Drop the Bomb
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush12/4g.asp
  
• The Evolution of the Presidency
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/7a.asp
  
• All the President's Men and Women
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/7b.asp
  
• The President's Job
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/7d.asp
  
• Policy Making: Political Interactions
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/11.asp
  
• Defense Policy
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/11b.asp
  

- diplomatic powers, and
• Postwar Challenges AND ALL FOCUS TOPICS
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush12/5.asp
  
• The Evolution of the Presidency
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/7a.asp
  
• All the President's Men and Women
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/7b.asp
  
• The President's Job
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/7d.asp
  
• Policy Making: Political Interactions
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/11.asp
  
• Foreign Policy: What Now?
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/11a.asp
  

- other responsibilities (e.g., veto power, federal, and appointments).
• The New Deal AND ALL FOCUS TOPICS
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush12/2.asp
  
• The Evolution of the Presidency
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/7a.asp
  
• All the President's Men and Women
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/7b.asp
  
• The President's Job
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/7d.asp
  
• Presidential Character
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/7e.asp
  

7 Topic: Judicial Branch

Standard: Identifies and describes the powers, roles and responsibilities of the judicial branch of the federal government.

- judicial review
• The Creation of the Federal Courts
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/9a.asp
  

- interpretation of the law, and
• The Creation of the Federal Courts
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/9a.asp
  

- federal court system (three levels).
• The Judicial Branch AND ALL FOCUS TOPICS
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/9.asp
  

8 Topic: Checks and Balances

Standard: Describes the system of checks and balances by citing the checks and balances involved in the passing of a bill (e.g., presidential review and judicial review).

• How a Bill Becomes a Law
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/6e.asp
  
• The President's Job
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/7d.asp
  
• The Judicial Branch
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/9.asp
  
• The Creation of the Federal Courts
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/9a.asp
  

9 Topic: Legislative Branch and General Assembly

Standard: Identifies and describes the powers, roles and responsibilities of the legislative branch of the state and local government (e.g., General Assembly, City Council, and County Commission).

• State and Local Governments AND ALL FOCUS TOPICS
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/12.asp
  

10 Topic: Executive Branch Governor

Standard: Identifies and describes the powers, roles and responsibilities of the executive branch of state and local governments (e.g., governor and mayor).

• State and Local Governments
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/12.asp
  

11 Topic: State Courts

Standard: Identifies and describes the powers, roles and responsibilities of the judicial branch of state and local governments.

- state court system

- juvenile justice system, and

- domestic court system.

12 Topic: Due Process

Standard: Identifies the purpose and processes of the American judicial/legal system.

- civil law
• The Judicial Branch
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/9.asp
  
• The Creation of the Federal Courts
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/9a.asp
  
• The Structure of the Federal Courts
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/9b.asp
  
• The Supreme Court: What Does It Do?
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/9c.asp
  

- criminal law, and
• The Judicial Branch
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/9.asp
  
• The Creation of the Federal Courts
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/9a.asp
  
• The Structure of the Federal Courts
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/9b.asp
  
• The Supreme Court: What Does It Do?
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/9c.asp
  

- involved parties, court proceedings and judicial rulings.
• The Judicial Branch
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/9.asp
  
• The Creation of the Federal Courts
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/9a.asp
  
• The Structure of the Federal Courts
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/9b.asp
  
• The Supreme Court: What Does It Do?
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/9c.asp
  

13 Topic: Immigration Naturalization Citizenship

Standard: Describes the ways of acquiring U.S. citizenship (by birth and the immigration/ naturalization process).

• Citizenship Rights
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/10d.asp
  

14 Topic: Rights Responsibilities Duties

Standard: Explains the basic rights guaranteed to a citizen under the Bill of Rights and the responsibilities that come with them, including: obeying the law, paying taxes, respect for the property and views of others, voting, and participation.

• The Bill of Rights
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/6a.asp
  
• The Bill of Rights
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/2d.asp
  
• Voting: A Forgotten Privilege?
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/4e.asp
  
• Civil Liberties and Civil Rights AND ALL FOCUS TOPICS
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/10.asp
  
• State and Local Governments
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/12.asp
  

15 Topic: Political Parties

Standard: Describes the purpose and development of political parties in the United States.

• Two Parties Emerge
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/7c.asp
  
• The Era of Good Feelings and the Two-Party System
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush81/11a.asp
  
• A Baby Boomer in the White House
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush12/13b.asp
  
• Republicans vs. Democrats
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush12/13c.asp
  
• How Do Citizens Connect With Their Government?
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/5.asp
  
• Political Parties
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/5a.asp
  
• Campaigns and Elections
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/5b.asp
  

16 Topic: Symbolism and Respect

Standard: Demonstrates proper care, respect and display of the American flag, including an understanding of the symbolism and dignity that accompany it.

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17 Topic: Pledge of Allegiance

Standard: Recites the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag and understands the phrases and wording of the pledge.

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18 Topic: Unity in Diversity Judeo-Christian Traditions

Standard: Analyzes how America , despite its diversity, becomes a unified society by its citizens' adherence to such basic values as:

- Judeo-Christian traditions
• Thomas Paine's Common Sense
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush72/10f.asp
  
• A Revolution in Social Law
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush72/12b.asp
  
• Religious Revival: The 'Social Gospel'
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush11/3e.asp
  

- belief in inherent inalienable rights, and
• The Declaration of Independence
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush72/10g.asp
  
• Democratic Values -- Liberty, Equality, Justice
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/1d.asp
  
• Foundations of American Government
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/2.asp
  
• Independence and the Articles of Confederation
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/2b.asp
  
• The Bill of Rights
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/2d.asp
  
• American Political Culture
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/4a.asp
  

- intrinsic value of the individual.
• The Declaration of Independence
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush72/10g.asp
  
• New Attitudes Toward Wealth
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush11/1e.asp
  
• Education
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush11/4a.asp
  
• Progressivism Sweeps the Nation AND ALL FOCUS TOPICS
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ush11/7.asp
  
• The Bill of Rights
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/2d.asp
  
• American Political Culture
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/gov91/4a.asp
  

19 Topic: Melting Pot/Salad Bowl

Standard: Analyzes the concept of a melting pot/salad bowl society and its uniqueness in world history.

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