Students read the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution as a primary source and unpack its key phrases, using it to understand consent of the governed: the idea that government's power comes from "We the People."
Activity at a glance
- Grade level: 4th–5th grade (written for grades 3–5)
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- Created by: Bill of Rights Institute
- Cost: free
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