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Created
by the EIU History Department to assist students of Eastern Illinois
University in meeting the Illinois state standards for specialization
in the social sciences.
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Social Science
- Standard 4 |
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The competent social science teacher understands basic political concepts and systems.
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Knowledge
Indicators - The competent social science teacher: |
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Understands concepts used in the study of government and politics. |
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Understands the basic purposes and functions of government (e.g., executive, legislative, and judicial). |
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Understands the types of political systems (e.g., democracy, oligarchy, monarchy - limited and unlimited). |
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Performance
Indicators - The competent social science teacher: |
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Explains the basic concepts used in the study of government and politics (e.g., political socialization, representation, and authority). |
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Explains why governments exist and the basic functions they perform. |
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Compares the characteristics of democracy, autocracy, oligarchy, monarchy, and totalitarianism. |
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Assistance
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Other news & Information:
Frequently
Asked Questions - 2004-2005
Testing Schedule - What
to Expect on the Day of the Test
Comments
about this web-site should be submitted to: Dr.
Charles Titus, Project Coordinator
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Web-Site
Last Updated 4-14-2004
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