4th Grade Social Studies Standards - Governance and Civics
Links verified 2/10/2011
4.3.1 Branches of Government - Identify the 3 branches of federal and state governments. 4.3.2 Bill of Rights - Identify the rights outlined by the Bill of Rights (i.e., Amendments 1, 5, 6, and 8). 4.3.3 Mayflower Compact - Examine how the Mayflower Compact is a symbol of the first United States government. 4.3.4 Checks and Balances - Using a chart showing checks and balances, explain how one branch of government can limit the power of others.