Unit 1: US Government & Civics

Grade Level:

6

Subject:

Social Studies

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Goal Summary:

To understand how democracy is different from others forms of government.
To understand why there are separate branches of government.
To understand what rights citizens have.
To understand how laws can change society.
To understand how to amend a law or get a new law passed
To understand their rights and protections under the law
To find out how to run for public office
To understand how political parties work
To understand the role of lobbyists
To influence public policy

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Essential Questions:

How was American government organized after the Revolutionary War was fought and won?
Compare/contract with other forms of government.
What are ways a citizen may participate in our democracy?
What can citizens do to change laws at the local, state, or national level?

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