Social StudiesGrade 7· Indiana Academic Standards (IDOE)
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The U.S. Constitution: Big Ideas
Separation of powers, checks and balances, and the Bill of Rights.
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Overview
The U.S. Constitution is the highest law of the land. It sets up the three branches of government and protects individual rights.
Key Ideas
Article I creates Congress. Article II the Presidency. Article III the courts. The first 10 amendments — the Bill of Rights — protect freedoms like speech and religion.
Quick Check
Try explaining the main idea to someone else in your own words — the best test of understanding.