BPS District Social Studies Standards Book
Completion requirements
SST Domains
Civics K-12
Civics 
Students understand the development, functions, and forms of various political institutions and the role of the citizen in government and society.
SST-K_5.C Civics Domain
Origin, Purpose, and Function
- SST-00.C.01 | SST-01.C.01 | SST-02.C.01
Explain reasons for, and purposes of, rules, laws, and positions of authority. - SST-00.C.02 | SST-01.C.02 | SST-02.C.02
Explain why people form governments. - SST-00.C.03 | SST-01.C.03 | SST-02.C.03
Identify services provided by the local government and how they affect the lives of its citizens/residents. - SST-00.C.04 | SST-01.C.04 | SST-02.C.04
Describe the core values represented by symbols of the United States.
- SST-03.C.01 | SST-04.C.01 | SST-05.C.01
Compare and contrast the responsibilities and powers of government officials at various levels and branches of government. - SST-03.C.02 | SST-04.C.02 | SST-05.C.02
Describe the structure of government and how it functions to serve citizens/residents. - SST-03.C.03 | SST-04.C.03 | SST-05.C.03
Describe the structure of governments in North Dakota and how they function to serve citizens & residents. - SST-03.C.04 | SST-04.C.04 | SST-05.C.04
Explain the importance of the basic principles that provide the foundation of the American system of government.
Roles and Involvement of United States Citizens and Residents
- SST-00.C.05 | SST-01.C.05 | SST-02.C.05
Identify ways citizens and/or residents participate in community decisions. - SST-00.C.06 | SST-01.C.06 | SST-02.C.06
Describe important rights and responsibilities of citizens/ residents. - SST-00.C.07 | SST-01.C.07 | SST-02.C.07
Explain and/or participate in a project to help or inform others about an issue.
- SST-03.C.05 | SST-04.C.05 | SST-05.C.05
Describe procedures for making decisions in a variety of settings. - SST-03.C.06 | SST-04.C.06 | SST-05.C.06
Compare and contrast personal and civic responsibilities and explain why they are important in community life. - SST-03.C.07 | SST-04.C.07 | SST-05.C.07
Develop and implement an action plan to address or inform others about an issue.
SST-6_12.C Civics Domain
SST-MS.C.01 | SST-HS.C.01
Explain the historical and philosophical foundations of government.
- SST-06.C.01.1 | SST-07.C.01.1 | SST-08.C.01.1
Evaluate the thoughts of major political philosophers. - SST-06.C.01.2 | SST-07.C.01.2 | SST-08.C.01.2
Explain the influence of British and colonial history on early America. - SST-06.C.01.3 | SST-07.C.01.3 | SST-08.C.01.3
Evaluate the creation and impact of primary sources on political thought in the United States.
- SST-HS.C.01.1
Evaluate the thoughts of major political philosophers. - SST-HS.C.01.2
Explain the influence of British and colonial history on early America. - SST-HS.C.01.3
Evaluate the creation and impact of primary sources on political thought in the United States.
SST-MS.C.02 | SST-HS.C.02
Analyze the structures and functions of governments.
- SST-06.C.02.1 | SST-07.C.02.1 | SST-08.C.02.1
Differentiate/compare forms and origins of governments. - SST-06.C.02.2 | SST-07.C.02.2 | SST-08.C.02.2
Examine the role and purposes of government. - SST-06.C.02.3 | SST-07.C.02.3 | SST-08.C.02.3
Analyze the structure, principles, and interpretation of the Constitution of the United States. - SST-06.C.02.4 | SST-07.C.02.4 | SST-08.C.02.4
Explain the relationship among federal, state, tribal, and local governmental powers. - SST-06.C.02.5 | SST-07.C.02.5 | SST-08.C.02.5
Explain the purposes, organization, powers, and processes of tribal and local governments.
- SST-HS.C.02.1
Differentiate/compare forms and origins of governments. - SST-HS.C.02.2
Examine the role and purposes of government. - SST-HS.C.02.3
Analyze the structure, principles, and interpretation of the Constitution of the United States. - SST-HS.C.02.4
Explain the relationship among federal, state, tribal, and local governmental powers. - SST-HS.C.02.5
Explain the purposes, organization, powers, and processes of tribal and local governments.
SST-MS.C.03 | SST-HS.C.03
Describe the rights and liberties of individuals.
- SST-06.C.03.1 | SST-07.C.03.1 | SST-08.C.03.1
Describe and examine the amendments to the United States Constitution and their application in the United States. - SST-06.C.03.2 | SST-07.C.03.2 | SST-08.C.03.2
Describe the impact of court cases on rights and liberties of individuals.
- SST-HS.C.03.1
Describe and examine the amendments to the United States Constitution and their application in the United States. - SST-HS.C.03.2
Describe the impact of court cases on rights and liberties of individuals.
SST-MS.C.04 | SST-HS.C.04 Investigate the role and responsibilities of citizenship in society.
- SST-06.C.04.1 | SST-07.C.04.1 | SST-08.C.04.1
Explain how citizens can influence government. - SST-06.C.04.2 | SST-07.C.04.2 | SST-08.C.04.2
Describe and evaluate the criteria and process for naturalization in the United States. - SST-06.C.04.3 | SST-07.C.04.3 | SST-08.C.04.3
Explain how citizens’ personal and civic responsibilities are important to the preservation and improvement of United States constitutional republic. - SST-06.C.04.4 | SST-07.C.04.4 | SST-08.C.04.4
Identify bias and evaluate its role in media sources. - SST-06.C.04.5 | SST-07.C.04.5 | SST-08.C.04.5
Demonstrate active participation in civic life.
- SST-HS.C.04.1
Explain how citizens can influence government. - SST-HS.C.04.2
Describe and evaluate the criteria and process for naturalization in the United States. - SST-HS.C.04.3
Explain how citizens’ personal and civic responsibilities are important to the preservation and improvement of United States constitutional republic. - SST-HS.C.04.4
Identify bias and evaluate its role in media sources. - SST-HS.C.04.5
Demonstrate active participation in civic life.