Content Specification - SS.5.6.a.1:
Students will examine the basic structure of the United States federal government, including the president, Congress, and the courts.

Content Specification - SS.5.6.a.2:
Students will examine the foundational documents of the United States government for evidence of the country’s beliefs, values, and principles.

Content Specification - SS.5.6.a.3:
Students will compare and contrast the government structures and functions of the United States government with those of Canada, Mexico, and one other country in either the Caribbean or South America.

Content Specification - SS.5.6.b.1:
Students will examine the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights, the British North America Act, and the Canadian Bill of Rights in terms of key values, beliefs, and principles of constitutional democracy.

Content Specification - SS.5.6.c.1:
Students will examine at least one group of people such as Native Americans, African Americans, women, or another cultural, ethnic, or racial minority in the Western Hemisphere who have struggled or are struggling for equality and civil rights or sovereignty.

Content Specification - SS.5.6.d.1:
Students will examine multinational organizations and nongovernmental organizations and their role in promoting cooperation, peace, and cultural understanding.