Describe the organizational structure and powers of the national government as defined in Articles I, II and III of the U.S. Constitution.
Clarifications
Clarification 1: Students will identify legislative, executive and judicial branch functions of the U.S. government as defined in Articles I, II and III of the U.S. Constitution.
Clarification 2: Students will explain why the Constitution divides the national government into three branches.
General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 5
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.
5021070: Social Studies Grade 5 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
7721016: Access Social Studies - Grade 5 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
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Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
SS.5.CG.3.AP.1: Recognize the structure of the national government as defined in the U.S. Constitution.
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The Three Branches of Government :
In this interactive tutorial, you'll learn about the structure and functions of the three branches of the U.S. federal government: the legislative, the executive, and the judicial branches.
Type: Original Student Tutorial
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