(11) Government. The student understands the purpose of governments.
The student is expected to:
(A) identify functions of governments such as establishing order, providing security, and
managing conflict;
(B) identify governmental services in the community such as police and fire protection,
libraries, schools, and parks and explain their value to the community;
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(C) describe how governments tax citizens to pay for services.
(12) Government. The student understands the role of public officials.
The student is expected to:
(A) name current public officials, including mayor, governor, and president;
(B) compare the roles of public officials, including mayor, governor, and president;
(C) identify ways that public officials are selected, including election and appointment to
office; and
(D) identify how citizens participate in their own governance through staying informed of what public officials are doing, providing input to them, and volunteering to participate in government functions.
