- National Social Studies Standards: Grades K-4 Power, Authority, & Governance: VI - e. Distinguish among local, state, and national government and identify representative leaders at these levels such as mayor, governor, and president. Civic Ideals & Practice: X - a. Identify key ideals of the United States" democratic republican form of government, such as individual human dignity, liberty, justice, equality, and the rule of law. Recognize that a variety of formal and informal actors influence and shape public policy.