Day 3:  October 17-18

Learning Target:  Students will create a brochure that breaks down and explains the distribution of power within a government along with its strengths and weaknesses.

Standard 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental historical and philosophical principles and ideas that led to the development of the American constitutional democracy. 

USG.1.IN Interpret founding documents and principles that led to the creation of the American constitutional democracy. 

USG.1.CC Analyze the major debates and compromises underlying the formation and ratification of the Constitution. 

1. Quote: Students will learn how to respond to the opening quote to open class.

"When there is state there can be no freedom, but when there is freedom there will be no state."

-Vladimir Lenin