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Running a county is a lot of work! Manage things well, and try to get re-elected.
State governments play many roles. Go beyond basic state government structure to examine how states use their police powers and taxation systems to further state goals, act as…
Dive into the structure and functions of the state executive branch! Students learn about the most common executive offices, their officials, and how the state executive branches…
States have their own governments, but what powers do they have, and where does that power come from? In this lesson, students will explore the nature of state power as…
Students discover that states have their own governments and powers separate from the federal government. They learn what those powers are, how they’re different from the federal…
What do state governments do? In this overview lesson, students learn about state government structure, functions, lawmaking, and relationship with local government. Got a 1:1…
How do states make laws? Students track the state lawmaking process as they learn about the people, organizations, and official efforts that help a bill become a law.
Even before the Constitution was ratified, the relationship between state and federal power was unclear. Students will learn the source of that tension and why this tug-of-war has…
Introduce students to the basic structure and function of state legislatures, as well as the variety in those structures. Students will learn to identify elements of their own…
In this lesson, students discover the roles and responsibilities of a governor. Through a reading and board game, students identify the source of a governor's power and how that…
If you’ve seen one constitution, have you seen them all? Compare and contrast the provisions of the U.S. Constitution alongside the state constitutions of Florida and Virginia.…
Compare and contrast the U.S. and Ohio constitutions in this hands-on lesson using excerpts from both documents. Dig into how they structure the government, address individual…
The United States has 3,069 county governments acting as a bridge between state governments and the people. This lesson covers the diversity in county government structure, duties,…
How does Washington’s state constitution compare and contrast with the U.S. Constitution? Look no further for the answer! Guide your class through some basic similarities and…
What do you know about the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic? Explore the actions and relationships between different levels of government as they figure out what…
View excerpts from Ohio's original 1802 state constitution and the major changes made in the 1851 version as students learn about the history of Ohio's constitution in this unique…
As sovereign nations, American Indian and Alaska Native tribes develop and manage their own governments. This lesson examines the varied structures and functions of tribal…
Local government has lots of layers, and Washington's is no different. In this lesson, students learn the structure and function of local government in Washington and how they can…
Meet the departments doing the important jobs that make your county work!
Transform your students’ gameplay into meaningful and memorable learning. You can now download and assign extension pack materials directly from the County Works game page. The…
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