Seven Week Unit
Essential Questions
UNIT TWO: Structure of United States Government is about...
...the Constitution outlining the...
Separation of Power How and why power is dispersed in a federal system of government?
...separating power through...
Checks and Balances (including Judical Review) How does the system of checks and balances prevent the abuse of power?
...sharing power between federal and state governments through...
Federalism How is power shared between state and federal government while maintaining popular sovereignty?
...the protection of...
Civil Liberties and Rights How does the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the Bill of Rights and later Amendments protect civil rights/liberties of U.S. Citizens?
...the Constitutional role of...
Due Process How is due process a fundamental safeguard for U.S. Citizens?
...respecting the each State Constitution like the...
Missouri Constitution Compare and contrast the structure of state government with federal government
Supporting Lessons / Homework
Week 4
Week 2
Week 6
Week 3
Week 7
Week 5
Week 1
UNIT TWO BELLWORK - 7 WEEK UNIT
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