The following materials were developed in collaboration with faculty and staff at Polk State College and are intended to support college and high school faculty in preparing students to succeed on the Florida Civic Literacy Examination.
- Summary
- Understanding of the basic principles and practices of American democracy and how they are applied in our republican form of government.
- Available Resources
- Business Communication and Founding Principles Case Studies: In the context of Business Communication, understanding American Democracy is crucial because businesses operate within a framework shaped by democratic values such as free speech, equal opportunity, transparency, and accountability. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AUDIENCE FOR THIS RESOURCE IS PRIMARILY COLLEGE.
- Business Communication Infographic for Principles of American Government: As we explore Business Communications and how it shapes the way businesses interact with their stakeholders, knowing how this ties into broader civic principles is essential.
- Democracy in Action: Rights, Responsibilities, and Participation Activity: What are the core principles of democracy, and how do we balance rights and responsibilities?
- Business Communication and Founding Principles Case Studies: In the context of Business Communication, understanding American Democracy is crucial because businesses operate within a framework shaped by democratic values such as free speech, equal opportunity, transparency, and accountability. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AUDIENCE FOR THIS RESOURCE IS PRIMARILY COLLEGE.
- Summary
- Understanding of the United States Constitution and its application.
- Available Resources
- U.S. Constitution Clauses DBQ Activity: How have clauses of the U.S. Constitution been interpreted and applied over time?
- Constitutional Clauses Activity: What are different powers in the Constitution? How have these powers been interpreted?
- Summary
- Knowledge of the founding documents and how they have shaped the nature and functions of our institutions of self-government.
- Available Resources
- The Federalist Papers: Federalist Papers 10, 39, and 51
- The English Bill of Rights: How did the English Bill of Rights influence the U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights?
- Summary
- Understanding of landmark Supreme Court cases, landmark legislation, and landmark executive actions and their impact on law and society.
- Available Resources
- Judicial Actions
- The Landmark Cases in American Sign Language: Relevant Standards and Vocabulary
- Landmark Cases Overview: Powerpoint overview of Supreme Court cases
- Landmark Cases: A research/worksheet activity for each required Supreme Court case
- The Legacy of Segregation: How has the U.S. Supreme Court responded to segregation policies?
- Gideon and Miranda: How does the criminal justice process protect the rights of the accused?
- Free Speech and U.S. Supreme Court: How has the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on First Amendment Free Speech Challenges?
- Affirmative Action: How does affirmative action impact the United States today?
- Korematsu v. United States: How does the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Korematsu v. United States (1944) impact the United States today?
- Legislative Actions
- LBJ and the Great Society: Was the Great Society great? What were the pros and cons of the Great Society?
- The New Deal: How did the New Deal expand the role of the federal government?
- USA PATRIOT Act: How does the USA PATRIOT Act (2001) impact the United States today?
- Compromise of 1850: What was the Compromise of 1850?
- Voting Rights Act of 1965: Overview of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
- Executive Actions
- Suspending Habeas Corpus: Does the U.S. Constitution grant to the president the authority to suspend habeas corpus?
- Legislative and Judicial Actions
- Business Communication and Legislative and Judicial Actions Case Study: The impact of landmark legislation and Supreme Court cases is highly relevant to business communication because laws and legal precedents directly influence how businesses communicate internally and externally. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AUDIENCE FOR THIS RESOURCE IS PRIMARILY COLLEGE.
- Business Communication Infographic for Legislative and Judicial Actions: As we explore Business Communications and how it shapes the way businesses interact with their stakeholders, knowing how this ties into broader civic principles is essential.
- Business Communication and Legislative and Judicial Actions Case Study: The impact of landmark legislation and Supreme Court cases is highly relevant to business communication because laws and legal precedents directly influence how businesses communicate internally and externally. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AUDIENCE FOR THIS RESOURCE IS PRIMARILY COLLEGE.
- Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Actions
- Behind the Three Doors: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Paths to Power: Learn about Bush v. Gore (2000), the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and Executive Order 9981 (Military Desegregation)
- The Evolution of Civil Rights Lesson: How do landmark government actions influence the progression of Civil Rights from the Antebellum Era to modern day? (This lesson also touches on Competency Two!)
- Judicial Actions