Students will understand the historical development and current status of the fundamental concepts and processes of authority, power, and influence, with particular emphasis on democratic skills and attitudes necessary to become responsible citizens.

TOPIC

A. THE FOUNDATIONS AND FUNCTION OF GOVERNMENT

INDICATOR

1. Examine the necessity and purpose of government in early world history

OBJECTIVES

Identify and compare forms of government and various distributions of power, such as those found in ancient civilizations, dynastic China, absolute and constitutional monarchies
Summarize the positions taken on government by political philosophers from early civilizations through the Middle Ages

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2. Analyze the historic events, documents, and practices in early world history that are the foundations of political systems

OBJECTIVES

Examine and report on the roots of democratic principles in World History, such as Sumerian written law, Hammurabi's Code, Greek city-states, Roman Republicanism, and the British Constitution (Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights)
Examine the decline of feudalism and the emergence of monarchies

INDICATOR

3. Analyze the roles of institutions and governments in early world history regarding public policy and issues

OBJECTIVES

Describe the conflict between the church and the state in the formation and implementation of policy
Analyze perspectives regarding issues in a feudal society, such as the church leaders v. lords of the manor, joining the Crusades, the growth of trade

TOPIC

B. INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP PARTICIPATION IN THE POLITICAL SYSTEM

INDICATOR

1. Analyze the methods used by individuals and groups to shape governmental policy and actions in early world history

OBJECTIVES

Compare methods used in early world history to change governments, such as coups, elections and revolts
Examine the role of citizens in Greek city-states and the Roman Republic/Empire
Examine how religion shaped and influenced government policy

INDICATOR

2. Analyze the importance of civic participation as a citizen of early world history

OBJECTIVES

Analyze the usefulness of various sources of information used to make political decisions
Explain why common people did not have a voice in ancient civilizations

TOPIC

C. PROTECTING RIGHTS AND MAINTAINING ORDER

INDICATOR

1. Analyze the individual rights and responsibilities in an ancient world civilization

OBJECTIVES

Describe the importance of citizenship in ancient Rome and Greece
Describe the significance of Hammurabi's Code and how it defined rights of citizens

INDICATOR

2. Evaluate how ancient governments around the world protected or failed to protect the rights of individuals and groups

OBJECTIVES

Explain how the Roman Republic and the rule of the Senate affected individuals and groups
Compare power and authority of rulers in Ancient Egypt, India, Persia and China v. the protection of citizens in Greek city-states
Examine the balance between providing for the common good of the manor v. the rights of the individual serfs

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