CIVICS Study Guide

2013 - 2014

STANDARD 3: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, functions, and organization of government.
TESTED BENCHMARK
BENCHMARK SS.7.C.3.12
Analyze the significance and outcomes of landmark Supreme Court cases including but not limited to, Marbury v. Madison, Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, Gideon v. Wainright, Miranda v. Arizona, In re Gault, Tinker v. Des Moines, Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, United States v. Nixon, Bush v. Gore.
Note to educator: The items in this study guide are representative of the information contained in the “Civics End-of-Course Assessment Test Item Specifications” created by the Florida Department of Education and serves to provide information about the scope and function of the end-of-course assessment.The benchmarks serve as the objectives to which the test items are written. There may be additional guidelines or restrictions located in the individual benchmark specifications. The study guide was created to assist educators in remediating students that do not meet proficiency standards. Based on data results, teachers may assign all or portions of the guide to best meet the needs of the individual student. Florida Department of Education Civics Test Items Specifications may be located at
*Items with an asterisk (*) represent the Higher Order Questions contained on the Task Cards created by Lake County Schools, Florida.
Student Directions: In your own words, fully explain each of the phrases, people, or events below. Include as many details as possible to create an answer that will truly assist in studying for the end of course exam.
Marbury v. Madison
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Gideon v. Wainright
District of Columbia v. Heller
Miranda v. Arizona
In re Gault
Tinker v. Des Moines
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
United States v. Nixon
Bush v. Gore
Juvenile Rights
Rights of the Accused
Segregation
Benchmark Clarification
The STUDENT will:
Use primary sources to assess the significance of these Supreme Court cases.
Evaluate how these U.S. Supreme Court cases have had an impact on society.
Recognize and/or apply constitutional principles and/or rights in relation to the relevant U.S. Supreme Court decisions.
*HIGHER ORDER QUESTIONS
Directions: In your own words, fully answer the questions below. Include as many details as possible to create an answer that will truly assist in studying for the end of course exam.
*Items with an asterisk (*) represent the Higher Order Questions contained on the Task Cards created by Lake County Schools, Florida.
Why is the selection of a Supreme Court justice one of the most significant actions by a President?
How has freedom of speech been protected by the U.S. Supreme Court for juveniles?
How has public education been impacted by U.S. Supreme Court decisions?