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Inquiry Companion: Unit 4

In Unit 4 of the We the People: The Citizen & the Constitution textbook, students discover the constitutional principle of federalism and the delicate balance of power between the branches and levels of government.
How is the Inquiry Companion Structured?

Unit 4 challenges students to investigate both the genius and the missed opportunities in the system of checks and balances and division of power. Our Inquiry Companion Guide activities for Unit 4 facilitate student participation in inquiry-based civics learning for each strategy.

Students engage by creating a Venn diagram of the division of power between the federal government and state governments as well as explore the role federalism plays in their lives today. They will explain the division of powers as illustrated in Marbury v Madison by participating in a Paideia Seminar. Students then elaborate on their knowledge of judicial review through a democratic experience simulation. Finally, students will evaluate their understanding of constitutional principles by creating an infographic.

Best practices for culturally responsive teaching weave through each activity.

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Inquiry Guide Activity

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Constitutional Principles
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You Be the Judge Scenarios
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You Be the Judge Ruling
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You Be the Judge Answer Key
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Exit Ticket
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Democratic Experience Debrief
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