Oklahoma Social Studies E.P.2.1

E.P.2.1 is a cluster heading. These are the individual standards under it.

• E.P.2.1.A

  Evaluate various significant documents from the United States of America and other nations to compare civic virtues and principles of political systems.

• E.P.2.1.B

  Evaluate the impact of the structure and powers exercised by governmental systems on public policy, using historical and contemporary examples.

• E.P.2.1.C

  Analyze the impact of constitutions, laws, treaties, and international agreements, by comparing how various governmental powers and responsibilities have change...

01

What Students Need to Do

Students compare U.S. and other nations' constitutions to find rights, civic duties, and limits on government. They explain how government powers shape policy and how amendments, laws, and international agreements change what governments do.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

Students use clauses from two constitutions to compare who holds power and how citizens can take part. They explain how the 14th Amendment and the 1964 Civil Rights Act expanded federal protection of equal rights.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may confuse a right, such as voting, with a responsibility, such as staying informed. Some assume all democracies give citizens the same rights, or that an international agreement automatically changes U.S. law.

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How to Assess It

Print the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause and Section 9(1) of South Africa's constitution. Ask: 'What principle do both protect, and how did the 1964 Civil Rights Act change federal action against discrimination?'

1. 01

   Give pairs printed excerpts from the U.S. and South African constitutions; have them sort clauses into rights, government powers, and limits.

2. 02

   Ask, 'Does voting alone make a government democratic?' Have students cite a clause from each constitution and name one citizen responsibility.

3. 03

   Run a timeline race with cards for the 14th Amendment, 1964 Civil Rights Act, and 2015 Paris Agreement; match each to a policy effect.

4. 04

   Read a local school board agenda item and its public comment rules; identify who votes and one way residents can respond.

• 7.P.2.1

  Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of government, the benefits of democratic systems, and their responsibilities as citizens.

• 3.P.2.1

  Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of government, the benefits of democratic systems, and their responsibilities as citizens.

• WG.P.2.1

  Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of government, the benefits of democratic systems, and their responsibilities as citizens.

• 2.P.2.1

  Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of government, the benefits of democratic systems, and their responsibilities as citizens.