Unit 3: U.S. Constitution & Federalism

SS.9-12.Gov.4. Analyze the underlying principles established by the United States Constitution.

• SS.9-12.Gov.3. Analyze important founding and historical documents to the United States and the State of Iowa.

• SS.9-12.Gov.9. Assess how the United States federal system divides powers between national and state governments.

Learning Targets

• LT 8: I can analyze the basic principles of the U.S. Constitution.

• LT 9: I can analyze the Bill of Rights and how it protects the basic rights of citizens.

• LT 10: I can assess the powers & responsibilities of local, state and national political institutions and how they interact.

Modules

• 3.1 Constitutional Government

• 3.2 Creation of the Constitution

• 3.3 Ratifying the Constitution

• 3.4 Basic Principles of the Constitution

• 3.5 Federalism

• 3.6 Interstate Relations

• 3.7 Local Governments

• 3.8 Amending the Constitution

• 3.9 Constitutional Change By Other Means

Extra

• MEMRISE TERMS

• DAILY WORK TO DO