Politics and People: U.S. Government

Lesson 2
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ELA

Alternate Unit 4

4th Grade

Lesson 2 of 29

Objective


Explain what plan the Constitution made for the government of the United States.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: For Which We Stand: How Our Government Works and Why It Matters by Jeff Foster  pp. 16 – 23

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

What plan did the Constitution make for the government of the United States? In your answer describe three or four key features of the new government.

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Key Questions


Key Questions

  • Describe the Articles of Confederation. What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

  • What made the Constitution unique?

  • Describe two to three Articles in the Constitution. Why is each one important?

  • Is it easy or difficult to amend the Constitution? Why?

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Vocabulary


federal

adj.

(p. 20)

a system of government that divides the power between a central government and the local governments beneath it

executive

adj.

(p. 20)

the branch of government that makes sure the laws are carried out; includes the President and Vice President

Constitution

n.

(p. 20)

the basic laws of a nation, state, or social group

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Common Core Standards


  • RI.4.2 — Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.
  • RI.4.3 — Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.

Supporting Standards

L.4.4
RF.4.3
RF.4.4
RI.4.1
RI.4.4
RI.4.10
SL.4.1
W.4.10
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