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SSCG3U.S. Constitution Framing and Structure

Demonstrate knowledge of the framing and structure of the United States Constitution.

Appears in: Social Studies, High School

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Expectations

  • SSCG3.a

    Analyze debates during the drafting of the Constitution, including the Three-Fifths Compromise, the Great Compromise, and the Commerce Clause.

  • SSCG3.b

    Analyze how the Constitution addresses the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

  • SSCG3.c

    Explain the fundamental principles of the United States Constitution, including limited government, the rule of law, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, and popular sovereignty.

  • SSCG3.d

    Explain the key ideas in the debate over ratification made by the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists.

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Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.