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The student understands important symbols, customs, celebrations, and landmarks that represent American beliefs and principles and contribute to our national identity. The student is expected to:
Explain various patriotic symbols, including Uncle Sam, and political symbols such as the donkey and elephant;
Sing or recite "The Star-Spangled Banner" and explain its history;
Recite and explain the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag;
Describe the origins and significance of national celebrations such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Constitution Day, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day;
Explain the significance of important landmarks, including the White House, the Statue of Liberty, and Mount Rushmore.
The student understands the importance of individual participation in the democratic process at the local, state, and national levels. The student is expected to:
Explain the duty individuals have to participate in civic affairs at the local, state, and national levels;
Explain how to contact elected and appointed leaders in local, state, and national governments.
The student understands the importance of effective leadership in a constitutional republic. The student is expected to:
Explain the contributions of the Founding Fathers to the development of the national government;
Identify past and present leaders in the national government, including the president and various members of Congress, and their political parties;
Identify and compare leadership qualities of national leaders, past and present.
The student understands the fundamental rights of American citizens guaranteed in the Bill of Rights and other amendments to the U. S. Constitution. The student is expected to:
Describe the fundamental rights guaranteed by each amendment in the Bill of Rights, including freedom of religion, speech, and press; the right to assemble and petition the government; the right to keep and bear arms; the right to trial by jury; and the right to an attorney;
Describe various amendments to the U. S. Constitution such as those that extended voting rights of U. S. Citizens.

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