Big Ideas:

> The Constution is "rule book" by which our government is run.

key concepts:
Articles I, II, III,

The Three branches of government

Checks and Balances

How the Constitution has changed over time (the Amendments)

Unit 1: US Constitution

US Constitution
    
US Constitution FAQ
    US Constitution with explanitory notes
    
Checks and Balances diagram

Constitution packet (classwork)

Lecture Notes:
lect 0 - History of the Constitution
lect 2 - Checks and Balances
   
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