Oklahoma Social Studies 5.C.6.1

5.C.6.1 is a cluster heading. These are the individual standards under it.

• 5.C.6.1.A

  Examine the Preamble of the Constitution of the United States of America and identify the major purposes of government.

• 5.C.6.1.B

  Explain how the people are the ultimate source of government power in a constitutional republic..

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What Students Need to Do

Students explain that the Constitution sets up the U.S. government and that other laws must follow it. They put the Preamble's goals into their own words, such as justice, safety, and liberty. They explain how voters give representatives authority and how the Constitution limits it.

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What Mastery Looks Like

Given a phrase from the Preamble, a student can name its goal and give an example of government work that fits. They can explain why a law that conflicts with the Constitution cannot stand. They can use an election to show how government power comes from the people.

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Common Misconceptions

Students may think a president can set aside the Constitution or that a law passed by Congress outranks it. They may think rule by the people means citizens vote directly on every federal law.

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How to Assess It

Exit ticket: Choose one Preamble goal and name a government action that serves it. Then explain where Congress gets its power and why it cannot pass a law that breaks the Constitution.

1. 01

   Give pairs paper strips with Preamble phrases and cards with plain-language goals, then have them match each pair and explain one choice.

2. 02

   Ask students to write two sentences answering, 'If voters choose representatives, why can't those representatives make any law they want?'

3. 03

   Read six short government actions aloud and have teams hold up a card naming the Preamble goal each action serves.

4. 04

   Show a sample congressional ballot and ask students who gives lawmakers their authority and what limits their power.

• 5.C.6.3.D

  Explain how the Constitution of the United States of America establishes a process for making laws, including specific roles for Congress, the President, and th...

• 4.C.1.1.D

  Explain how the Constitution of the United States of America is a written plan for establishing the shared powers of government and organizing its institutions.

• 8.C.4.2.F

  Explain how the Supremacy Clause establishes the Constitution of the United States as the “supreme law of the Land” laying the foundation for the relationship b...

• 8.C.4

  Examine the key principles and structure of the United States of America’s government as established by the Constitution of the United States of America.