Episode 4 of 7 · U.S. Citizenship 101
American Democracy
Grades 6th+
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About This Video
What should every citizen know about American democracy? In this episode, Selina Lewis explains how the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution created a completely new system of government built on natural rights, representative democracy, and the Rule of Law. You’ll also learn how 13 colonies became the United States, why the Constitution is the supreme law of the land, and how the Bill of Rights protects freedoms like speech and religion.
Standards Met in Ohio
- 9-12.AG.11Grades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thConstitutional amendments have altered provisions for the structure and functions of the federal government.
- 9-12.AG.7Grades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thConstitutional government in the United States has changed over time as a result of amendments to the U.S. Constitution, Supreme Court decisions, legislation and informal practices.
- AMG.9-12.10.bGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify the constitutional amendments that have provided rights for disenfranchised groups.
- AMG.9-12.10.lp.aGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify constitutional rights that have been extended to groups of people who have been disenfranchised.
- AMG.9-12.11Grades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thConstitutional amendments have altered provisions for the structure and functions of the federal government.
- AMG.9-12.11.aGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thExplain how constitutional amendments have altered the structure and function of the federal government.
- AMG.9-12.11.cGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify an amendment to the Constitution.
- AMG.9-12.7Grades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thConstitutional government in the United States has changed over time as a result of amendments to the U.S. Constitution, Supreme Court decisions, legislation, and informal practices.
- AMH.9-12.7.lp.aGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify that the First Amendment lists rights protected by the U.S. Constitution.
- MWH.9-12.6cGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify one of the Rights of Man.
- SS.7.7cGrades 7thProvide an example of a religion.