Enumerated v. Implied Powers
Lesson Plan
In this lesson, students will complete a one-day inquiry to answer the question “Does the Constitution contain all of our rules?” Students will examine Article I of the US Constitution and then use two case studies of historic congressional investigations to see the ways in which Congress’ power extends beyond its enumerated powers.
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Content Standards
MI USHG – F1.1 Identify the core ideals of American society as reflected in the documents below, and analyze the ways that American society moved toward and/or away from its core ideals:
- the Declaration of Independence.
- the original United States Constitution (including the Preamble).
- the Bill of Rights.
- the Gettysburg Address.
- the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments
MI Civics – 4.2.3 Using the Fourteenth Amendment, describe the impact of the doctrine of incorporation, due process of law, and equal protection of law on the articulation and extension of rights.
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