BPS District Social Studies Standards Book
SST Domains
K-12 Civics
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. (e.g. Amendments, Constitution, symbols, patriotic traditions, government leaders, etc.)
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.