Explain the six core constitutional principles — federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, popular sovereignty, limited government, judicial review — with concrete examples for each, via iCivics 'Branches of Power' simulation
Exercise Difficulty 3 ~7 min hist.g5.s.ex_13

Power Card Sort

Prompt

Sort 18 power cards into FEDERAL (enumerated) / STATE (reserved) / CONCURRENT bins.

How it's presented
mode card sort 3 columns
Answer criteria
type sorted
required
18 powers sorted accurately
Hints
  1. FEDERAL: coin money + declare war + interstate commerce
  2. STATE: education + drivers' licenses + marriage
  3. CONCURRENT: tax + build roads + courts
Misconceptions to watch
  • Confusing enumerated vs. reserved
  • Mistakenly putting state powers as federal
Used in lessons