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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.
Social Science - Standard 6
The competent social science teacher understands the principles of constitutional government in the United States and Illinois.
Knowledge Indicators - The competent social science teacher:
6A. Understands the historical development of United States and Illinois constitutional government. `
6B. Understands the principles of representative government that form the foudation of constitutional democracy.
Performance Indicators - The competent social science teacher:
6C. Explains how historical events and significant individuals have affected the development of United States constitutional government.
6D. Analyzes the fundamental principles (e.g., separation of powers, checks and balances, individual rights, and federalism) that led to the development of democratic government in the United States and Illinois.
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