Washington State K–12 Learning Standards and Guidelines
WA.5.1. CIVICS - The student understands and applies knowledge of government, law, politics, and the nation’s fundamental documents to make decisions about local, national, and international issues and to demonstrate thoughtful, participatory citizenship.
5.1.2. Understands the purposes, organization, and function of governments, laws, and political systems.
5.1.2.1. Understands the organization of the U.S. government.
5.1.2.2. Understands the function of the U.S. government.