Understanding Impeachment Teach-Out
Introduction to United States Civics (Optional Overview) / Lesson 5 of 5
Constitutional Compromises
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We will begin with an overview of the US Constitution. As you watch the video linked below, please keep the following reflections in mind:
- The major differences between the Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution
- How the competing interests of states influenced the development of the US government
- Social justice implications of the Three-Fifths Compromise and how it shaped government
- The differing positions between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists
- In what ways do these differences mirror positions in current US politics?
- In what ways does the concept of compromise form the foundation of the US government?