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Foundations of American Civics and Government

4th Grade · Social Studies · US-WY-SS

8 lessons

Goal

Explain the core principles of American citizenship, democratic origins, and the structure of the federal government.

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  1. What It Means to Be an American Citizen: Rights and DutiesUp next
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  3. The United States Constitution: The Supreme Law of the LandNot started yet
  4. The Legislative Branch: How Congress Makes LawsNot started yet
  5. The Executive Branch: Roles and Powers of the PresidentNot started yet
  6. The Judicial Branch: The Supreme Court and Legal SystemNot started yet
  7. Checks and Balances: How the Three Branches Share PowerYou are here
  8. Voting and Political Campaigns in AmericaNot started yet
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Learning standards covered

us-wySS5.1.5Wyoming Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Understand the purposes of the three branches of government (executive, legislative, and judicial).