Louisiana Social Studies Grade 3 Unit 2 Topic 1 How Our Government Works

Using the new Louisiana Social Studies Framework Instructional Resources, you will receive Google Slides that link to individual Supporting Question slides. Students will view Louisiana's state's documents as well as video links.

Framing Question: How does our system of government work?

Supporting Questions:

• What are the powers of each branch of government? 20 slides
• Why is the separation of powers important? 13 slides
• Why do we have federal, state, and local governments? How are they similar, yet different? 13 slides
• What steps are necessary to turn a bill into a law? 11 slides
• Why is it important to be able to amend, or change, the Constitution? What are the different ways amendments can be made? 9 slides
• What are the responsibilities of a good citizen and what are the different ways of becoming a citizen of the United States? 18 slides

For use with the new Louisiana Social Studies Framework, Grade 3:

Unit 2: Paper and Places, Topic 1: How Our Government Works