LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 2

The learner will analyze political and social institutions in North America and examine how these institutions respond to human needs, structure society, and influence behavior.

Objective 2.01
Analyze major documents that formed the foundations of the American idea of constitutional government.
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Objective 2.02
Describe the similarities and differences among the local, state, and national levels of government in the United States and explain their legislative, executive, and judicial functions.
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Objective 2.03
Recognize how the United States government has changed over time.
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Objective 2.04
Compare and contrast the government of the United States with the governments of Canada, Mexico, and selected countries of Central America.
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Objective 2.05
Assess the role of political parties in society.
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Objective 2.06
Explain the role of public education in the United States.
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Objective 2.07
Compare and contrast the educational structure of the United States to those of Canada, Mexico, and selected countries of Central America.
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Objective 2.08
Describe the different types of families and compare and contrast the role the family plays in the societal structures of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and selected countries of Central America.
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