Participation in Government

Unit 3 | Topic 13 State and Local Governments

What are the main ideas and provisions of New York's Constitution?

Objectives

• Examine the history, content, and significance of the first State constitutions.

• Describe the basic principles common to all State constitutions today.

• Explain the procedures used to change State constitutions.

• Analyze why State constitutions are in need of reform.

Procedure

1. Review the Essential Unit, Topic, and Aim questions.

2. Read the corresponding Topic in your Magruder's American Government text, recording notes. 

3. Watch the corresponding topic's Interactive Flipped Video; pausing and playing as needed to record and revise notes.

1. Watch the PBS Crash Course videos to review, recording, revising, and updating notes.