La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § CXXIX-1111

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section CXXIX-1111 - Benchmark 5-Civics

A. Adult learners demonstrate knowledge of the structures, functions and symbols of government and apply these to citizenship.

1. Identify the rights and responsibilities of citizens and gives examples of how citizens use their rights and carry out their responsibilities.

2. Recognize that in order to select effective leaders, citizens have to become informed about candidates' qualifications and the issues they support.

3. Demonstrate how to follow the actions of elected officials and how to communicate with them while in office.

4. Identify the fundamental rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights and can apply these protections to everyday life.

5. Explain that the United States government is divided into executive, legislative, and judicial branches with specific responsibilities and powers.

6. Demonstrate knowledge of federal, state, and local systems of government by explaining how each system affects their lives.

7. Identify and explain the impact of American democratic idea and actions in selected world events.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CXXIX-1111

Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 32:2044 (November 2006).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:6(A)(10).