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Learning Objectives

Students will be able to...

  • Compare and contrast key provisions in the U.S. Constitution with those in the constitutions of India, Brazil, Iran, Germany, and Ghana.
  •  Analyze how other countries' constitutions might affect everyday life and rights in those countries.
  • Consider whether the U.S. Constitution should be amended to include certain provisions found in other countries' constitutions.

Overview

Students learn about citizenship around the world and compare the rights and responsibilities of citizens in other countries to the rights held by U.S. citizens.  Note: This lesson contains an optional PowerPoint presentation (see Lesson Prep).  We've recently updated this lesson!

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