C2.2.1 I can define and explain the fundamental values of America’s constitutional republic (e.g., life, liberty, property, the pursuit of happiness, the common good, justice, equality, diversity, authority, participation, and patriotism) and connect them to the principles of popular sovereignty, republicanism, rule of law, checks and balances, separation of powers, and federalism in the United States Constitution. DefinitionsConnects to:Describe how they connect Life, liberty the Pursuit of Happiness The Common GoodPopular Sovereignty Justice- The idea that the law should balance out the amount of wrong done with the correction to that wrong. Republicanism EqualityRule of Law Justice: Even leaders have to obey the law and will be punished according to their amount of wrong done. DiversityChecks and Balances AuthoritySeparation of Powers PatriotismFederalism Participation

C3.4.3 I can explain the meaning and importance of equal protection of the law (e.g., the 14th Amendment, Americans with Disabilities Act, equal opportunity legislation). The 14 th Amendment: What is it? When and Why was it passed? Who was it intended for? Who did it miss? To whom has it been expanded (what other groups)? Summarize the 19 th Amendment and the 26 th amendment Summarize the ERA (equal rights amendment) Do you favor passing the ERA?

C5.3.2 I can explain the political rights (freedom of speech, press, assembly, and petition; and the right to vote and run for public office). What are the five protections of the first amendment? Why are they called ‘political rights?’

C5.2.1 C5.2.2 I can explain the distinction between citizens by birth, naturalized citizens, and non-citizens. I can describe the distinction between legal and illegal immigration and the process by which legal immigrants can become citizens. Summarize Jus SoliJus Sanguinis Define naturalization What are at least 5 steps in the naturalization process? Describe how immigration has been viewed differently during these eras: Time PeriodGroup(s) of immigrantsTerms used for immigrants African (involuntary immigrants) EnglishColonists 1850 Black Irish presentHispanicsIllegal Immigrants