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Understanding Constitutional Government: Key Concepts and Civic Virtues

This lesson explores the foundational principles of constitutional government, emphasizing the importance of democracy, separation of powers, balance of powers, and civic virtue. Students will learn to differentiate between constitutional and autocratic governments, understanding the role of a constitution as the "Government Owner's Manual." Discussions will focus on citizens' rights, government responsibilities, and the concept of higher law, which dictates that all must obey the constitution. The lesson includes a group activity based on "The Tragedy of Antigone," fostering critical thinking about governance and individual roles.

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Understanding Constitutional Government: Key Concepts and Civic Virtues

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  1. Bell Ringer Citizens who put the common good above their own selfish interests demonstrate: • Democracy • Separation of powers • Balance of powers • Civic virtue

  2. What is Constitutional Government? WTP: Lesson 4, Unit 1

  3. Objective Students will be able to: • Explain the concepts of a constitution, constitutional government and higher law • Explain the difference between constitutional government and autocratic or dictatorial government

  4. What is a constitution? “Your Government Owners Manual” Answers: How is a government organized? How does the government work?

  5. What is a constitutional government? A limited form of government in which no one is above the law. Discussion Question: Name something the government cannot do to you.

  6. What is higher law? Higher law = everyone must obey People running the government must obey Constitution. • Lists basic rights • Govt responsibility to protect rights • How Govt may use powers • What is Private Domain • Can be changed by citizens according to procedure

  7. Class Activity p38 The Tragedy of Antigone Students will be grouped into six groups, who will prepare arguments/depending on your role according to their role.

  8. Groups for Antigone Role Play Creon • Santaw/Starr/Smith Citizens who Support the King • Scott/Barlow/Carriere Antigone • Bergeron/Theroux/St. Onge Citizens who Support Antigone • Sicotte/Jones/Henn Ismene • McCarthy/Hebert/Deslandes Council of Advisors • Peacock/Kennedy/White

  9. Exit Card 1. A constitutional government always includes: • A strong executive • A limitation of powers • A written constitution’ • The idea of judicial review 2. A constitution is considered a higher law if it: • Must be obeyed by those running the government • Can never be changed • Comes from a divine source • Keeps the government above the people

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