NCES.CE.C&G.4 - Understand how democracy depends upon the active participation of citizens.
NCES.CE.C&G.4.4
Civics & Economics
Analyze the obligations of citizens by determining when their personal desires, interests and involvement are subordinate to the good of the nation or state (e.g., Patriot Act, Homeland Security, sedition, civil rights, equal rights under the law, jury duty, Selective Services Act, rule of law, eminent domain, etc.).