Topic Description Government plays a critical role both in the day to day lives of a city’s citizens as well as defining a nation’s values and guiding principles. The following lesson plans provide a look into the inner workings of the different vehicles of government. Overarching Themes The functioning of the executive, judicial, and legislative branches Connections between local, state, and national governing bodies How individuals gain, maintain, or lose power within a political system The creation of political systems … Continue reading Government