Episode 5 of 7 · U.S. Citizenship 101
American Government
Grades 6th+
Government — American Government · Government · Government — American History · Captions
About This Video
What should every citizen know about the American system of government? In this episode, Selina Lewis explains the structure of the United States government, the three branches of the government, and the separation of powers. You’ll also learn about Presidential term limits, the line of succession, the difference between federal and state governments, and how the Supreme Court interprets the Constitution.
Standards Met in Ohio
- 8.GO.22Grades 8thThe U.S. Constitution established a federal republic, providing a framework for a national government with elected representatives, separation of powers, and checks and balances.
- AMG.9-12.12.aGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thExplain ways the different people/groups in government can limit each other’s powers (e.g., checks and balances).
- AMG.9-12.13.aGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thGiven an event, explain how it creates a dynamic interaction among the three branches of government (e.g., checks and balances).
- AMG.9-12.13.bGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thExplain a political process that creates a dynamic interaction between the three branches of government (e.g., checks and balances).
- AMG.9-12.5.aGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thExplain basic principles of government in the United States (e.g., separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism).
- AMH.9-12.6.cGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify the branches of the federal government.