Define a constitution, and discuss its purposes.
General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 5
Strand: Civics and Government
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/14
Status: State Board Approved
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5021070: Social Studies Grade 5 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023 (current), 2023 and beyond)
7721016: Access Social Studies - Grade 5 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2023, 2023 and beyond)
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SS.5.C.1.In.1: Recognize that a constitution is the foundation of the laws of a government.
SS.5.C.1.Su.1: Recognize that a constitution is a set of laws.
SS.5.C.1.Pa.1: Recognize that governments make laws to keep people safe.
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