Civics

Attribute civic principles in short examples to ancient Greek democracy, the Roman republic, or Judeo-Christian traditions.

Compare the similarities and differences among Greek, Roman, and Judeo-Christian influences on American government.

Connect the Mayflower Compact and John Locke’s ideas to social contracts, consent of the governed, and natural rights.

Use Montesquieu’s separation-of-powers principle to match the legislative, executive, and judicial branches with their core functions.

Classify governments from brief scenarios as direct democracy, representative democracy or republic, monarchy, oligarchy, autocracy, or theocracy.

Determine whether a civic scenario primarily involves rule of law, due process, or a natural right.