Learners explore how the Constitution provides for separation of power and limited government, as evidenced by the three branches of government. They participate in role-playing situations, group discussions, and complete worksheets to understand the role of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches and how their power remain separated. 

Concepts

american history, origins of american government, the constitution, american politics, limited government, the federal government

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners create comic strips explaining separation of powers
• Create a Venn diagram showing how power is divided among the branches of government 

Classroom Considerations

• Some concepts may need additional explanation depending on the age level 

Pros

• Provides pre- and post-lesson activities to reinforce learning
• Includes primary sources, such as the Constitution 

Cons

• None