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Protecting Individual Rights in the Bill of Rights
Identify fundamental liberties protected by the Bill of Rights including freedoms of speech, religion, press, and fair trial.
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Foundations of American Constitutional Government
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Understand the core principles, purposes, and limiting mechanisms established in the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights.
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4 – C2.0.1Michigan Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeExplain how the principles of popular sovereignty, rule of law, checks and balances, separation of powers, and individual rights serve to limit the powers of the federal government as reflected in the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
4 – C2.0.2Michigan Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeDescribe how rights guaranteed by the Constitution, including the Bill of Rights, and Democratic Values are involved in everyday situations.