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Foundations of American Government and the Three Branches

5th Grade · Social Studies · US-WY-SS

9 lessons

Goal

Examine the philosophical and historical origins of the U.S. Constitution and analyze the structure and checks of the three branches of federal government.

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  1. The Purpose of Government: Theoretical FoundationsUp next
  2. The Declaration of Independence: Core PrinciplesNot started yet
  3. The Articles of Confederation and Their WeaknessesNot started yet
  4. The Constitutional Convention and Great CompromiseNot started yet
  5. The Preamble and Goals of the ConstitutionYou are here
  6. Separation of Powers and Checks and BalancesNot started yet
  7. The Legislative Branch: How Laws Are MadeNot started yet
  8. The Executive Branch: Roles of the PresidentNot started yet
  9. The Judicial Branch and Judicial ReviewNot started yet
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us-wyContent Standard 1Wyoming Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Citizenship, Government, and Democracy - Students analyze how people create and change structures of power, authority, and governance to understand the continuing evolution of governments and to demonstrate civic responsibility.