1-5.2
Standard 1-5: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the role of citizens in the American democracy.
1-5.2: Summarize the rule-making process in a direct democracy (everyone votes on the rules) and in a representative democracy (an elected group of people make the rules). (P)
It Is Essential For Students To Know:
- It is essential for students to know why rules are important for everyone in a democracy.
- It is essential for students to understand that in a democracy, citizens make the rules either directly or indirectly, through their elected representatives.
- Students should understand the importance of voting in a representative democracy as this is how we determine who the rule-makers are in our society.
- It is essential for students to know the types of rules that are characteristic of a democracy.
It Is Not Essential For Students To Know:
- It is not essential for students to know the historical and philosophical background of democratic societies.
- It is not essential for students to know the specific details of the electoral process; the various types of voting machines used during elections, the methods of drawing election districts, the process of the Electoral College system, and other related details.
- Students do not need to know the history of voting rights in the United States.
- It is not essential for students to understand issues surrounding voting rights and conflicts over equal and fair representation.
1-5.2 Links To Information For Teachers