Foundations of the Constitution | The Constitution EXPLAINED
6th Grade – 8th Grade
9th Grade – 12th Grade
English
Explore the Constitution’s structure, and learn why the Framers divided the federal government’s roles and responsibilities among the three branches in this video from iCivics and the Center for Civic Education. Examine the three key principles that serve as the Constitution’s foundation: federalism, the separation of powers, and check and balances.
