Performance Indicator - SS.C.5.4A:
Students participate as informed citizens in the political justice system and processes of the United States, including voting.

Performance Indicator - SS.C.5.4B:
Students evaluate, take, and defend positions on what the fundamental values and principles of American political life are and their importance to the maintenance of constitutional democracy.

Performance Indicator - SS.C.5.4C:
Students take, defend, and evaluate positions about attitudes that facilitate thoughtful and effective participation in public affairs.

Performance Indicator - SS.C.5.4D:
Students consider the need to respect the rights of others, to respect others' points of view.

Performance Indicator - SS.C.5.4E:
Students participate in school/classroom/community activities that focus on an issue or problem.

Performance Indicator - SS.C.5.4F:
Students prepare a plan of action that defines an issue or problem, suggests alternative solutions or courses of action, evaluates the consequences for each alternative solution or course of action, prioritizes the solutions based on established criteria, and proposes an action plan to address the issue or to resolve the problem.

Performance Indicator - SS.C.5.4G:
Students explain how democratic principles have been used in resolving an issue or problem.