Constitutional Compromises

In this lesson plan, students will explain how the U.S. Constitution and its amendments uphold the political principals of checks and balances, limited government, and separation of powers. Students will complete a graphic organizer to describe the compromises made during the Constitutional Convention that allowed for the U.S. Constitution to be a document that governs our country. Students will analyze the democratic approach that took place, the ability to discuss the two sides presented, and the end products that came as a result of the compromise.
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General Information

Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: constitution, constitutional, compromise, constitutional compromises, Great Compromise, Three Fifth Compromise, three fifth, great, commerce, slave trade, slavery, population, equal, representation, Congress, bicameral, unicameral, taxation, Senate, Electoral College, popular vote, executive branch, constitutional convention, founding fathers, House of Representatives, solution, agreement, democratic, democracy, slave holding states, non slave holding states, states, tariff, import, export, federal government, structure, presidential election, electoral, electoral votes
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E)
Resource Collection: Integrated Social Studies with Civics Teacher Resources - Grades 6-12

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