Explain how the U.S. and Florida Constitutions establish the structure, function, powers and limits of government.
Clarifications
Clarification 1: Students will recognize that the U.S. Constitution and the Florida Constitution establish the framework for national and state government.
Clarification 2: Students will recognize how government is organized at the national level (e.g., three branches of government).
Clarification 3: Students will provide examples of people who make and enforce rules and laws in the United States (e.g., congress and president) and Florida (e.g., state legislature and governor).
General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 3
Strand: Civics and Government (Starting 2023-2024)
Standard: Structure and Functions of Government
Date Adopted or Revised: 07/21
Status: State Board Approved
Related Courses
This benchmark is part of these courses.
5021050: Social Studies Grade 3 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
7721014: Access Social Studies - Grade 3 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
Related Access Points
Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
SS.3.CG.3.AP.1: Identify that the U.S. and Florida Constitutions have three branches of government.
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