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MD.CG-D.3
Maryland College and Career Ready Social Studies Framework (2025) · Civics · Grade 9-12 · Sub-standard
The executive branch

Analyze the structure, powers, roles, and use of executive orders by the presidency

Maryland State Department of Education · Maryland College and Career Ready Social Studies Framework (2025) · Official source ↗
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Maryland American Government Standards

Maryland College and Career Ready Social Studies Framework - American Government course standards using C3 Framework organization. Covers 10 topical sections (A-J) including government structure, constitutional origins, three branches, state/local government, civil rights, citizenship, political systems, media, and economic/civic policy. Required for graduation; students must participate in the MCAP Government end-of-course assessment (participation required — passing not required). Beginning with the 2023-24 school year, MCAP Government counts as 20 percent of the student's final course grade (per COMAR 13A.03.02.06.H), starting with students entering Grade 9 in 2023-24 (Class of 2027).

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