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The Preamble and Purposes of Government
Analyze the six core purposes of government outlined in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution.
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Foundations of U.S. Government and the Constitution
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Examine the origins, constitutional compromises, three branches, and system of checks and balances that structure the United States government.
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