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Georgia Standards of Excellence 

SS5CG1 Explain how a citizen’s rights are protected under the U.S. Constitution.

a. Explain the responsibilities of a citizen.

b. Explain the concept of due process of law and describe how the U.S. Constitution protects a citizen’s rights by due process.

 

SS5CG2 Explain the process by which amendments to the U.S. Constitution are made.

a. Explain the amendment process outlined in the Constitution.

b. Describe the purpose for the amendment process.

 

SS5CG3 Explain how amendments to the U. S. Constitution have maintained a representative democracy/republic.

a. Explain how voting rights are protected by the 15th, 19th, 23rd, 24th, and 26th amendments

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