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Civic Foundations, Elections, and Political Influence

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-CO-SS

8 lessons

Goal

Analyze the core responsibilities of democratic citizenship and evaluate how voting rights, political parties, elections, interest groups, and media shape American politics.

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  2. Citizenship Rights, Responsibilities, and Civic VirtueNot started yet
  3. The Evolution and Expansion of Voting Rights in AmericaNot started yet
  4. How Public Input Shapes Government DecisionsNot started yet
  5. Political Parties, Ideologies, and the Two-Party SystemNot started yet
  6. Campaigns, Elections, and the Electoral College SystemNot started yet
  7. Interest Groups, Lobbying, and Political Action CommitteesNot started yet
  8. Media Literacy, Disinformation, and Political Bias in NewsYou are here
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Learning standards covered

us-coSS.HS.4.1Colorado Social Studies Standards · All ages

Research and formulate positions on government policies and on local, state, tribal, and national issues to be able to participate and engage in a civil society.

us-coSS.HS.4.3Colorado Social Studies Standards · All ages

Analyze the impact of civic participation on political institutions and public policy.