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The US Constitution contains the fundamental laws of our land. It breaks down the different branches of our government and how they should work together. The three branches (judicial, legislative, and executive) ensure that no one branch holds too much power. Another important part of our constitution is that it explains our rights as US citizens.

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Kids Have Questions Too! What Does the U.S. Constitution Say? (Kids Have Questions, Too!) by M.J. Slate (Author, Illustrator)

This book uses kid friendly terminology to describe the U.S. Constitution, what is says, and what it means to individuals.

What Is the Constitution? (What Was?) by Patricia Brennan Demuth (Author), Who HQ (Author), Tim Foley (Illustrator)

This book talks about how the U.S. Constitution came to be in existence, who was involved in the construction, and the challenges they overcame to produce the final product.

The Little Book of Government by Zack Bush (Author), Laurie Friedman (Author)

This book introduces young children to the U.S. government and its' role in the lives of Americans. The authors introduce and explain in simple terms: democracy, freedom, and lawmaking. The Constitution and the three branches of government are also covered.

Our Government: Three Branches by Shelly Buchanan (Author)

This educational resource introduces elementary aged students to the three branches of government and explains the reasoning and necessity for the separation of power.

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Fun and Educational U.S. Constitution Facts for Kids | LoveToKnow

United States (U.S.) Constitution for Kids — Activities, Quizzes, Puzzles, & More | Constitution Facts

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Fun and Educational U.S. Constitution Facts for Kids | LoveToKnow

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Discover fun and informative facts about the U.S. Constitution for kids. Engage with activities and historical insights designed to make learning about the United States government easy and enjoyable.

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A federalist government is one where state and local governments work together with the federal government. Each level of government has specific powers and responsibilities. The federal government creates broad policies and the state and local governments fine tune them to best help their citizens.

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What are the levels of government?

From the Series Your Guide to Government; Crabtree Publishing 2009

This children's book details the roles and responsibilities of the various levels of government including federal, state, and city governments and how they all must work together for the good of the people.

Local Government (Pogo Books: My Government) Paperback – Picture Book, August 1, 2018

by Vincent Alexander (Author)

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In this book, readers will learn how local government is organized. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about how the various roles and divisions in local government work together to ensure our cities and towns are run effectively.

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US State & Local Government For Kids | Cool Kid Facts

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US Government for Kids: State and Local Governments

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Kids learn about state and local governments in the United States. State, counties, and cities help run the local services.

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Civic action means that citizens have equal rights to live in and have a responsibility to look for ways to continuously improve their community. Some responsibilities include voting, jury duty, and paying taxes. Citizens take on leadership roles when they work to fix injustices when people are not treated fairly.

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Civic Duty: Working Together ebook by Shirin Shamsi (Author)

This children's book details why civic duties are important. The author explains how individuals can work together to help create change. Shamsi, also, includes examples of real-life civic heroes and how they have impacted our world.

What Are Rights and Responsibilities? (Civics Q&A) by Leslie Harper (Author)

The author of this children's book explains the difference between the citizen's rights and the responsibilities one has to become a productive citizen. Examples of rights that have been fought for are detailed.

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Civil Rights for Kids: Overview

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Our Rights and Responsibilities | Civics for Kids | PBS LearningMedia

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Students will learn that rights come with responsibilities, exploring how the Constitution protects freedoms and how teamwork strengthens communities. By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: Define what rights and responsibilities are.
Identify examples of rights and responsibilities at school and in their community.
Understand the importance of balancing rights and responsibilities in maintaining fairness and cooperation. If teaching sequentially from this collection, this is lesson plan 6 of 10.