Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System

Local-Level Tasks

Topic 1: The philosophical foundations of the United States political system

Topic 2: The development of the United States government

Topic 3: The institutions of United States government

Topic 4: Rights and responsibilities of citizens

Topic 5: The Constitution, Amendments, and Supreme Court decisions

Topic 6: The structure of Massachusetts state and local government

Topic 7: Freedom of the Press and News/Media Literacy


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A password is required to access the local-level task scoring notes. To obtain the password, please email Lorena Melo and include your first and last name, your school district, your position, and your school email address. Only civics educators should be given access to the password.

Last Updated: October 26, 2023