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What is the American idea of constitutional government and where did it come from?
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Student Learning Map
- Topic:Documents of American Government
- Subject(s):Social Studies
- Days:14
- Grade(s):12
Key Learning:
Many documents served as stepping stones on the path to the development of the Constitution of the United States.
Unit Essential Question(s):
Concept: Mayflower Compact, Articles of Confederation, Magna Carta, Declaration of Independence, Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, English Bill of Rights Concept: Lesson Essential Question(s):What were the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? (A)How did the Mayflower Compact contribute to the development of the American constitutional system? (A)How did England influence the development of our system of government? (A)Vocabulary:Mayflower Compact, Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, Northwest Ordinance, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, commerce, Shay's Rebellion, Magna Carta, divine right, social contract, "all men are created equal"
Vocabulary:Separation of powers Checks and balances rule of law popular sovereignty limited government ratification Articles I, II and III reserved and inherent powers concurrent powers
Vocabulary:
Additional Info:
A More Perfect Union (Video) Word walls Posters power point United Streaming Video - American History: Foundations of American Government (55:12)
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