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The Role of State Government and the State Constitution Lesson PlanThe Role of State Government and the State Constitution Lesson Plan
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The Role of State Government and the State Constitution

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High schoolers investigate the relationship between state and national governments. They define the principles of American federalism how the constitution outlines the powers of state and federal government. Lesson focuses on Nebraska specifically.

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nebraska, the united states constitution

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constitution, Government, nebraska, social studies
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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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