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How Am I Represented in the Legislative Branch?

Guiding question

How does the Founding principle of consent of the governed apply to my life?

Published
Nov 8, 2024
Person's hand placing a ballot into a white ballot box with a blue artistic swirl.
How are my views and values represented in the American government?

Guiding Questions:  

  • How does the Founding principle of consent of the governed apply to my life? 
  • Which level of government is best suited to represent constituents? 

Objectives:  

Students will: 

  • Research the various people and groups that represent them at the local, state, and national levels. 
  • Apply the Founding principle of consent of the governed to their lives. 

Materials

Lesson Components

ActivityLegislative Branch Representation Graphic Organizer

Help students understand the different ways they are represented starting with the small “Me” circle and work down to the “National” circle.

Lesson plan

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