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Worksheet #51 Questions - Early American Government

For Students 8th - 9th
In this early American government quiz worksheet, students test their knowledge through the ten fill in the blank questions covering the aforementioned topic.
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US Government: The Checks and Balances System of the US Constitution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine the responsibilities of the 3 branches of U.S. government. For this checks and balances lesson, students identify the powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. Learners share examples of...
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An Interview With the Past: Ancient Roman and U.S. Government Leaders

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students produce a modern television interview show where they present information about Ancient Rome and its influence on modern governments. In this governments lesson plan, students produce shows in groups.
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Government in a Bag

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research and present a component of one of the three levels in the Canadian government.
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The Three Branches of Government

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this US government worksheet, students fill in a graphic organizer that has the three branches of government and who heads up each branch. Students then answer 7 short answer questions about the chart. Prior knowledge or research...
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The Plan of Government under the U.S. Constitution

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore the U.S. plan for federal government. In this U.S. Constitution activity, students investigate a chart on the responsibilities of the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Branches of governments. Students complete a...
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Government Reform - Term Limits

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers consider the need for term limits. In this U.S. government lesson, students read selected articles about the pros and cons of term limits. High schoolers then survey their class regarding their opinion of term limits....
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American Government: Student Sources

For Students 8th - 12th
In this student sources activity, students locate 3 sources regarding American government and then record the key points from each source on the provided graphic organizer.
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Citizenship Worksheet 2 - A Government of Laws

For Students 8th - 9th
In this citizenship and government laws worksheet, learners identify what the United States government provides for its citizens, the foundations of that government, the principles of the Constitution, any amendments to the Constitution,...
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Three Branches of Government

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders listen to a lecture about the government of Indiana, and the three branches of government. They discuss the reasons for the three branches and read from their text the information on government. Students play a game to...
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Government Mobile

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, after studying the three branches of state government and gathering together a variety of art materials, create a mobile explaining all three branches of the government. They display their mobiles inside the classroom for...
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3 Branches of Government

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explain the process of making and passing laws within Congress by simulating this as a class. They review the three branches of government and focus on the legislative branch for the purposes of creating a bill.
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The Queen and Government and the Commonwealth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate, examine and study the role of the Queen, the government and the Commonwealth. They consider the role of the Queen within the government and the Commonwealth and the Queen's role within the Commonwealth. Each...
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Create a Government for Iraq

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students learn basic vocabulary, examine goverment systems then design a new government for Iraq.
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The Executive Branch

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students study the federal government, which is divided into 3 branches. They have a minimal understanding of the responsibilities of each branch.
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Federalism and the Division of Power

For Students 7th - 8th
Test your U.S. history class on what they know about Federalism and the division of power. There are 5 matching and 5 multiple choice questions to solve. Questions relate to the American federal system, US Constitution, national...
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Emerging Democracies in Eastern Europe and Russia: How Are They Doing?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers consider the success of democracies in Eastern Europe. In this government systems instructional activity, students research the implementation of democratic practices and rule in the countries of Eastern Europe following...
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The Two-Party System in American History: Ch 5

For Students 7th - 8th
Five matching and 5 multiple choice questions to challenge your class. Their answers will test their knowledge of early American government. Party systems, Electorate, and major constituents of the time are the topics included.
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Egyptian Fairy Tale

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars explore ancient Egyptian culture and government. In this social studies lesson plan, students compare the legal system from ancient Egypt to our current American legal system. Links are included for web searching Egypt and...
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Voting Simulation

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students explore the process of voting. They study the lawmaking branch of the state government.
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Outsourcing City Hall

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine how some city halls around the country are using private companies to run them. After watching a video, they write a reaction paper to some part of it. They write an article for their school newspaper discussing whether...
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Why Vote? A Public Awareness Campaign

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students examine the structure of local government and determine why citizens vote. In this civics lesson, students listen to a lecture about the structure of local government and then encourage others to exercise their right to vote.
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Constitution Basics and Political Spectrum

For Students 10th - 12th
Have learners try their hands at an online quiz. There are 32 multiple choice questions all related to the three branches of the US government. Questions regarding US economics are also included. 
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Social Studies: Church and State

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Discuss the separation of church and state as it relates to government entities. This is a great way to launch a discussion on the relationship between these groups. Learners analyze this relationship in governments throughout the world,...

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