Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
(Comprehension Level) Identify and explain the significance of the people and events of the past that led to the U.S. movement for independence from Great Britain. (CSLO 1)
(Comprehension Level) Compare and contrast the functions, duties, limitations and responsibilities of the three branches of the federal government. (CSLO 2)
(Comprehension Level) Describe and explain the organizational structure of the federal system of government established by the Constitution. (CSLO 2)
(Analysis Level) Differentiate between the various political ideologies and theories that formed the basis of the U.S. Constitution. (CSLO 4)
(Analysis Level) Explain the amendment process and analyze the impact of specific amendments on the development of the United States. (CSLO 4)
(Comprehension Level) Identify Arizona's major historical periods from Pre-Columbian to the modern era. (CSLO 4)
(Comprehension Level) Compare and contrast the functions, duties, limitations and responsibilities of the various branches of government in Arizona. (CSLO 2)
(Analysis Level) Compare and contrast the Arizona governmental structure and constitution with the federal government's structure and constitution. (CSLO 4)
(Analysis Level) Interpret, compare, contrast and/or critique different explanations and evaluations of Arizona governmental institutions. (CSLO 4)
(Comprehension Level) Identify and discuss specific contributions made by social, religious, cultural and minority groups to the Arizona political experience. (CSLO 3)
(Comprehension Level) Associate specific political events with key political figures and the governmental branch. (CSLO 1)