Structure and Function of Government
In
the last unit we looked at the structure of our government and how it functions.
We also developed a better understanding for the purpose of government in a society.
In this unit, we will look at how our structure of government via the U.S. Constitution has influenced other governments around the world.
First ask yourself these questions:
Why do we have a constitution? What does it mean in regards to our government?
A constitution is a set of rules and principles for governing a county. It is a blueprint for how a country's government should look and work. Not only does a constitution have rules and laws but also consists of traditions, customs and beliefs a country wants to preserve for their people.
Our constitution is perhaps the most important document in our country's history if not one of the most important documents in the history of government. Our constitution consists of only 4,400 words but has been able to establish the country we have today and inspire others throughout time and history.
In this unit, we will look at how our government is set up. We will look at the basic outline of our constitution consisting of the principles behind it to our three branches that lead it. We will determine why some of these principles have made our constitution such an important piece of history and why it has withstood the test of time. Lastly, we will review our Bill of Rights and what they mean to you, our country's citizens and the world around us.
Just to get you thinking!
Think about the important documents in your life such as your birth certificate, identification card, social security card, etc. What makes them so important?
Would they be just as important to someone else? Most people would agree that the U.S. Constitution is a document that is important to ALL of us! Let's go forward with the first session to understand why.
- Session 1: Principles of the Constitution
- Session 2: Bill of Rights
- Session 3: The Branches and Levels of Government
- Session 4: Power and Authority of Government
- Session 5: The Rule of Law
- Unit II Post Assessment
