Use this section to explore resources about different forms and systems of government, United States domestic and foreign policy, international organizations and some international conflicts where the United States has been involved. Click on the links to each of the module pages below to explore that module's content.
Let's Learn About Forms of Government
SS.7.CG.3.1: Analyze the advantages of the United States' constitutional republic over other forms of government in safeguarding liberty, freedom, and a representative government.
Let's Learn About Systems of Government
SS.7.CG.3.2: Explain the advantages of a federal system of government over other systems in balancing local sovereignty with national unity and protecting against authoritarianism.
Let's Learn About different economic systems.
SS.7.CG.3.15: Analyze the advantages of capitalism and the free market in the United States over government-controlled economic systems (eg, socialism and communism) in regard to economic freedom and raising the standard of living for citizens.
Let's Learn About Domestic & Foreign Policy
SS.7.CG.4.1: Differentiate concepts related to U.S. domestic and foreign policy.
Let's Learn About International Organizations
SS.7.CG.4.2: Describe the United States' and citizen participation in international organizations.
Let's Learn About International Conflicts
SS.7.CG.4.3: Describe examples of how the United States has dealt with international conflicts.