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Creating a Constitutional Republic and the U.S. Bill of Rights
Explain how the U.S. Constitution established a compound constitutional republic designed to safeguard individual liberties.
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Foundations of American Constitutional Government
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Explain how historical documents, core philosophical principles, and key events shaped the creation and structure of the United States Constitution.
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U.S. GOV Standard 1.2Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeStudents will describe the structure of the United States’ form of government as a compound constitutional republic, including the ideas of federalism; checks and balances; separation of powers; commerce, elastic, and supremacy clauses; popular sovereignty; and limited government.
U.S. GOV Standard 2.1Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeStudents will use historic and modern case studies, including Supreme Court cases, amendment initiatives, and legislation to trace the application of civil liberties, civil rights, and responsibilities spelled out in the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and other amendments.