Grade: 12th grade/Seniors

Course: American Government/Civics

Arizona Social Studies Standard:

An understanding of civic and political institutions in society and the principles these institutions

are intended to reflect, including knowledge about law, politics, and government are essential to

effective citizenship.

• HS.C3.1 Examine how the United States Constitution established a system of government that

has powers, responsibilities, and limits and analyze how those powers, responsibilities, and limits

have changed over time

Objectives for this standard:

1. Students will be able to identify the system of government the United States operates on

2. Students will be able to identify each branch of government and the powers and/or

responsibilities each one holds

3. Finally, students will be able to explain why there are different branches of government

and how they run the United States.

Essential Question:

- Why do you think it’s important for a country to have their government evolve over time

such as changing powers, responsibilities and limits?