Introduction

Enduring Knowledge: The Framers of the Constitution divided the government into three branches to limit and balance power.

You have learned about "We the People" since the first lesson in this course. What comes to mind now when you hear these words? In what document are these words found? Why are they such an important part of our government?

Explore We the People on the Creating the U.S. Constitution interactive website.

Click the marker in the image to learn more about the Preamble of the Constitution.

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The Preamble of the Constitution of the United States of America.

 

Lesson Objectives

Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to:

  • analyze major features and goals of the Constitution.
  • explain the structure of the United States government including the separation of powers and the federal system.

The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Government objective(s): 3.

This lesson incorporates the following Literacy Standards: R2, R3, R4, R7, W1, W2, W4, W6, and W8.
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