How U.S. Government Works

Subject: Social Studies  ·  Grade level: 8th

Understand the Constitution, the three branches of government, and your rights as a citizen. The U.S. government was designed to prevent any one person or gro

In this lesson

• The Constitution
• The three branches
• Citizen rights & responsibilities

Key terms

Constitution

The supreme law of the United States.

Amendment

A formal change or addition to the Constitution.

Bill of Rights

The first 10 amendments protecting individual freedoms.

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