4th Grade Social Studies - Civics & Government/Purpose of Government Perspectives

Basic Concepts

• Recognize who makes the laws in a community, country, state, and nation
• Recognize Democratic values and principles
• Understand basic rights and responsibilities of each citizen

American Ideals, Citizenship/Purpose of Government

• Introduce the principles of the Constitution
• Understand the rights, responsibilities, requirements of citizenship

Democratic Processes, Structures/Government Processes & Structure

• Understand and explain the lawmaking branch of our government
• Identify the three branches of government

Process/Investigation

• Understanding information from graphs, maps, timelines, and various charts and pictures