C2.2.1

I can define and explain the fundamental values of America’s constitutional republic (e.g., life, liberty, property, the pursuit of happiness, the common good, justice, equality, diversity, authority, participation, and patriotism) and connect them to the principles of popular sovereignty, republicanism, rule of law, checks and balances, separation of powers, and federalism in the United States Constitution.

Definitions Connects to: Describe how they connect

Life, liberty the Pursuit of Happiness

The Common Good Popular Sovereignty

Justice- The idea that the law should balance out the amount of wrong done with the correction to that wrong.

Republicanism

Equality Rule of Law Justice: Even leaders have to obey the law and will be punished according to their amount of wrong done.

Diversity Checks and Balances

Authority Separation of Powers

Patriotism Federalism

Participation

C3.4.3I can explain the meaning and importance of equal protection of the law (e.g., the 14th Amendment, Americans with Disabilities Act, equal opportunity legislation).

The 14th Amendment: What is it?

When and Why was it passed?

Who was it intended for?

Who did it miss?

To whom has it been expanded (what other groups)?

Summarize the 19th Amendment and the 26th amendment

Summarize the ERA (equal rights amendment)

Do you favor passing the ERA?

C5.3.2

I can explain the political rights (freedom of speech, press, assembly, and petition; and the right to vote and run for public office).

What are the five protections of the first amendment?

1

2

3

4

5

Why are they called ‘political rights?’

C5.2.1C5.2.2

I can explain the distinction between citizens by birth, naturalized citizens, and non-citizens.I can describe the distinction between legal and illegal immigration and the process by which legal immigrants can become citizens.

Summarize Jus Soli Jus Sanguinis

Define naturalization

What are at least 5 steps in the naturalization process?

Describe how immigration has been viewed differently during these eras:Time Period Group(s) of immigrants Terms used for immigrants

1650-1800 African (involuntary immigrants)

1607-1774 English Colonists

1850 Black Irish

1870-1900

1880-1920

1960-present Hispanics Illegal Immigrants