Rights and Responsibilities of American Citizens

American Government, Rights, and Democracy

5th Grade·Social Studies·US-SC-SS

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Balance fundamental rights (speech, assembly) with civic duties (paying taxes, jury duty, voting).

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American Government, Rights, and Democracy

5th Grade · Social Studies · US-SC-SS

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Understand the structure of local, state, and national government, the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and the role of voting and symbols in American democracy.

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K.CG.1South Carolina Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Identify similarities and differences between people and discuss ways to protect and respect all people by practicing civic dispositions.