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Foundations of U.S. Government and the Constitution

4th Grade · Social Studies · US-CO-SS

9 lessons

Goal

Examine the origins, constitutional compromises, three branches, and system of checks and balances that structure the United States government.

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  1. The Articles of Confederation and Their WeaknessesUp next
  2. The Constitutional Convention of 1787Not started yet
  3. The Great Compromise and Congressional RepresentationNot started yet
  4. The Three-Fifths Compromise and Slavery in the ConstitutionNot started yet
  5. The Preamble and Purposes of GovernmentNot started yet
  6. Separation of Powers: The Three Branches of GovernmentNot started yet
  7. Checks and Balances in ActionYou are here
  8. Federalism: Sharing Power Between National and State GovernmentsNot started yet
  9. The Amendment Process: How the Constitution AdaptsNot started yet
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Learning standards covered

us-coSS.5.4.2Colorado Social Studies Standards · All ages

Investigate the origins, structures, and functions of the United States government.