LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

American Government

Goal 1: The learner will identify the basic foundations of the American political system and assess major changes that have occurred.

Objective 1.03. Distinguish between federal and state powers as established in the United States Constitution.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

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Aligned lesson plans

Resources on the web

Constitution costs
Students will debate the pros and cons of having governments fund and provide particular services. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 10–12 Social Studies)
Provided by: National Council on Economic Education