Unit 4: Civic and Constitutional Life Student Handouts & Essays
Limiting Government Through the Bill of Rights Primary Source
Activity
Activity
The text of the Amendments I, III, IV, and VIII accompanied by scenarios and reflection questions.
Learning to Read Supreme Court Decisions Primary Sources
Activity
Activity
Excerpts of Miranda v. Arizona (1966) and Engel v. Vitale (1962) and a simplified framework to analyze the meaning and impact of these Court rulings.
Case Decoder Graphic Organizer
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Activity
A student handout to guide students understanding of the structure and purpose of a Supreme Court decision.
The Constitutional System of Government Graphic Organizer
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Activity
Students will evaluate their own knowledge of the branches of government, checks and balances, and separation of powers.
The Constitutional System of Government
Essay - 543 Words
Essay
543 Words
How does this system ensure the effective functioning of representative government?
Healthy Tension through Checks and Balances Graphic Organizer
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Activity
A student handout to accompany the case study essays.
Healthy Tension Court Case Graphic Organizer
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Activity
A student activity to guides students in discovering court cases that demonstrate the principle of separation of powers.
Gallery Walk Checklist Handout
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Activity
A handout for student Investigation into local civic groups to identify how they work to solve local problems.
Civil Society Research Handout
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Activity
A handout to facilitate student understanding of civil society groups in their community.