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Students will explore the concept of federalism, from the powers held by the federal government to the powers reserved for the states. They will also learn about state government…
How did we go from thirteen British colonies to the United States of America? Explore the major hardships of life under British rule, why some colonists decided to break away, and…
Students will learn about the federal and state courts and what they do. They will explore the courts’ role in fairly settling disputes and administering justice, and the unique…
Task students with digging into the preambles and introductory text of the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and the U.S. Constitution.
When President Eisenhower authorized troops under federal authority to desegregate Little Rock Central High School in 1957, he became the first president since Reconstruction to…
Manage Texas county government in our first state-based local government game!
Running a county is a lot of work! Manage things well, and try to get re-elected.
Can you find a path forward for a new nation... with a lot of disagreements?
Learn to control all three branches of the U.S. government!
Make your own history! Are you team Federalist or AntiFederalist?
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In case of emergency, declare it! Help your students understand what it means when a state of emergency is declared with this printable infographic.
Governments often use the media to shape public perception and bolster their authority. In this lesson, students learn the difference between state-controlled and…
In this federalism lesson plan, students learn where the federal government gets its power and that government power in the United States is split between states and the federal…
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 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.