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Branches of the U.S. Government and Civic Life

5th Grade · Social Studies · US-UT-SS

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Goal

Analyze the structure, powers, checks and balances, and federal system established by the Constitution, alongside the essential rights and duties of active citizens.

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  1. Separation of Powers: Dividing Authority Among Three BranchesUp next
  2. The Legislative Branch: Structure and Powers of CongressNot started yet
  3. The Lawmaking Process: From Bill to StatuteNot started yet
  4. The Executive Branch: Powers and Roles of the PresidentNot started yet
  5. The Judicial Branch: The Supreme Court and Federal CourtsNot started yet
  6. Checks and Balances: Preventing Abuse of PowerNot started yet
  7. The Federal System: Dividing Powers Between Nation and StatesNot started yet
  8. Civic Responsibilities: Voting, Taxes, and Civic DutiesNot started yet
  9. Active Citizenship: Advocacy, Petitions, and Community ActionYou are here
  10. Free Press and Informed Citizens in a RepublicNot started yet
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Learning standards covered

us-utU.S. I Standard 4.3Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Students will use historic case studies and current events to trace how and explain why the rights, liberties, and responsibilities of citizens have changed over time.