Standard #: SS.7.CG.3.2


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Explain the advantages of a federal system of government over other systems in balancing local sovereignty with national unity and protecting against authoritarianism.


Clarifications


Clarification 1: Students will apply their understanding of federal, confederal and unitary systems of government.

Clarification 2: Students will compare the organizational structures of systems of government.

Clarification 3: Students will recognize examples of these systems of government.

Clarification 4: Students will analyze scenarios describing various systems of government.



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Related Access Points

Access Point Number Access Point Title
SS.7.CG.3.AP.2 Identify an advantage of a federal system of government for balancing local, state, and national government powers.


Related Resources

Lesson Plan

Name Description
Comparing Systems of Government

In this lesson plan, students will fill in a worksheet that is provided to them as the teacher goes through a PowerPoint that describes the different systems of government and compares the systems of government to an octopus. As the teacher goes through the PowerPoint, the teacher should be sure to stop and ask questions. There is also a quiz that can be administered after students have finished the assignment.

Original Student Tutorials

Name Description
Government: A "Systematic" Approach

In this interactive tutorial, learn about three systems of government: federal, unitary, and confederal (a confederation).

We Have Three Governments?

In this interactive tutorial, explore the impact of federal, state, and local governments on your daily life.

We Have Two Governments?

In this interactive tutorial, you'll learn how and why American citizens are governed by TWO governments which share power: the federal government of the United States and the government of the state in which they live.

Teaching Idea

Name Description
Grade 7 Civics Family Guide: Standard 3

This Grade 7 Civics Family Guide provides some ideas and activities to support civics education when at home, out and about, and in the community. The activities provided align to the civics learning benchmarks within Standard 3 at this grade level.

Student Resources

Original Student Tutorials

Name Description
Government: A "Systematic" Approach:

In this interactive tutorial, learn about three systems of government: federal, unitary, and confederal (a confederation).

We Have Three Governments?:

In this interactive tutorial, explore the impact of federal, state, and local governments on your daily life.

We Have Two Governments?:

In this interactive tutorial, you'll learn how and why American citizens are governed by TWO governments which share power: the federal government of the United States and the government of the state in which they live.



Parent Resources

Teaching Idea

Name Description
Grade 7 Civics Family Guide: Standard 3:

This Grade 7 Civics Family Guide provides some ideas and activities to support civics education when at home, out and about, and in the community. The activities provided align to the civics learning benchmarks within Standard 3 at this grade level.



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