Lesson Objective

Students will be able to explain and apply key principles of the foundations of government—including natural rights, popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism—in preparation for the unit assessment.

How did the themes and principles of government impact the creation of the constitution?

natural rights, popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism

natural rights, popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism

DOK Level 3 – Strategic Thinking

Analyzing how foundational principles limit government power

Evaluating the influence of Enlightenment thinkers on the Constitution

Defending whether the Constitution successfully protects natural rights

students who do not do well can utilize test corrections for a higher score.

The unit assessment will be used to assess students. 

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