Constitution 101: An Introduction & Overview to the U.S. Constitution


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Direct Link: http://civics.sites.unc.edu/files/2012/04/PrinciplesofUSConstitutionPPT.pdf

This PowerPoint presentation explains the branches of the federal government created by the U.S. Constitution. It also describes the intentions of the Preamble, checks and balances, the struggle to ratify the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights and other amendments.

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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection
Keywords: Articles of Confederation, U.S. Constitution, James Madison, Shays’ Rebellion, Constitutional Convention, Federalists, Anti-Federalists, Federalist Papers, Preamble, Bill of Rights, separation of powers, federalism, amendments, legislative branch, executive branch, judicial branch
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial,  Presentation/Slideshow, 
Resource Collection: Social Studies - Civics - Grades 6-8 Existing Student Tutorials

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