American Government Semester Two

District Assessment Connection for South Dakota Core Standards

Indicator 1: Analyze information from geographic representation, tools, and technology to define location, place, and region.

Core HS Standards	Test Questions
SSV1-01. Explain the characteristics of various forms of government.	1, 2, 3, 8, 16
SSV1-02. Determine the influence of major historical documents and ideals on the formation of the United States government.	4, 5, 6, 7, 9
SSV1-03. Identify the principles of the American Constitution.	10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 22, 46, 49, 50, 51, 53, 56, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 72, 77, 81, 86, 91
SSV1-04. Explain the principles of American democracy.	23, 24, 48, 58, 59, 64, 70, 71, 79, 80, 83, 84, 85, 87
SSV1-05. Describe the state, local, and tribal governements with emphasis on their structures, functions, and powers.	52, 54, 55, 57, 98, 99, 100

Indicator 2: Analyze the constitutional rights and responsibilities of United States citizens.

Core HS Standards	Test Questions
SSV2-01. Describe the means of influencing and/or participating in a republic.	31, 34, 61, 62, 63
SSV2-02. Interpret the meaning of basic constitutional rights guaranteed to citizens.	17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 44, 45
Advanced HS Standards	Test Questions
SSV2A-01. Enumerate the basic constitutional rights guaranteed to citizens and their related impacts on society.	35, 43, 88, 94, 95, 96
SSV2A-02. Analyze and explain the purpose of politics/political activity and the related implications for United States citizens.	28, 29, 30, 32, 37, 38, 39, 73, 74, 75, 76
SSV2A-03. Identify various issues involving individual rights and responsibilities in relation to the general welfare.	82, 89, 90, 92, 93, 97
SSV2A-04. Analyze campaigns for national, state, and local elective office, including the nominating process, campaign funding and spending, and the influence of media coverage, including campaign advertising and public opinion polls.	33, 36, 40, 41, 42, 47, 60, 78

TOTAL QUESTIONS = 100 questions
ESSAY = 10 points