In this lesson, students will be able to show where American democracy can be found within Article III of the Constitution. Students will take a position and defend it based on Article III and American principles of democracy and justice.

In this lesson, students acquire deeper understanding of the Constitution and its history and provide a reason for the study of the Constitution.

Students learn the basics about the federal budget-what services the federal government provides and how it collects money for those services, various types of fiscal policy and other information through a short PowerPoint discussion. Next, students are appointed to a special Presidential commission to "tackle the deficit," deciding whether to raise taxes, cut spending, or a combination of both. Finally, students defend their commission's plans at a mock press conference.

Students consider the implications of the Establishment Clause in the First Amendment by learning about the landmark Supreme Court case Marsh v. Chambers.

Remix to add resources for use with this graphic organizer. This graphic organizer helps guide discussion or research to support understanding of the North Carolina Constitution.

Students will be presented with ideas/concepts/questions about both the United States' and North Carolina Constitutions and determine if the statement is found in the U.S. Constitution, North Carolina constitution, or both. The presentation can be done either through paper or digital formats, and could vary from being a basic overview of both documents to a specific comparison of the three branches described in both documents.

A interactive timeline which students can use to explore the history and significance of the Supreme Court.

WebQuest on the USA. This activity is for Middle/High School. This activity promotes studying demographics of cities and how to properly cite sources. This activity also encourages studying about different aspects of United States and North Carolina state history, culture and government.

This resource provides details and activities on the executive branch of the U. S. government.

In this lesson, students will become familiar with the concepts and terminology that will enable them to discuss democracy, including its elements, forms, and applications.

This inquiry leads students through an investigation of the perennial power struggle between federal and state governments to legislate. By investigating the compelling question "Who has the power?" students will consider the role of state government in initiating the best legislation for its citizens, even in cases where state law conflicts with federal law. In investigating evidence from historic and contemporary sources, students develop an interpretation of federalism and begin to evaluate historic and contemporary arguments and issues.

Students explore the roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government, separation of powers, and checks and balances through role plays and small group discussions.