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Branches of Government and Civic Decision-Making

4th Grade · Social Studies · US-SD-SS

7 lessons

Goal

Distinguish the powers of the three branches of government across federal, state, and local levels, and analyze how decisions and laws are made.

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  5. Federal, State, and Local Levels of GovernmentNot started yet
  6. Comparing Decision-Making in Classrooms, Schools, and GovernmentsNot started yet
  7. How Laws Change Society and How Citizens Change LawsNot started yet
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Learning standards covered

us-sd5.C.3.1South Dakota Social Studies Standards · All ages

Using multiple sources, distinguish between the responsibilities and powers of government officials at various levels and branches of government