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Consent of the Governed and the Social Contract

The Declaration of Independence and Core Ideals

5th Grade·Social Studies·US-UT-SS

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Explain the concept that legitimate governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed and can be altered if they become destructive.

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The Declaration of Independence and Core Ideals

5th Grade · Social Studies · US-UT-SS

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Summarize the major sections, democratic ideals, unalienable rights, and grievances articulated in the Declaration of Independence.

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5.2.2Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Summarize the most significant ideas found in the Declaration of Independence.