Citizenship and Government
Grade 5 Social Studies · New Mexico, USA
Understand the rights and duties of citizens in a democracy.
Lessons
What Is Democracy?
Learn what democracy means and how citizens have a voice in their government.
The Branches of Government
Understand the roles of the three branches and how they keep each other in check.
Rights and Responsibilities
Know the rights that citizens have and the responsibilities that come with them.
Civic Participation
Discover different ways people can take part in their community and government.
Current Events and Media Literacy
Learn how to find reliable news and think critically about the information you see.
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What topics are in Citizenship and Government for Grade 5 Social Studies?+
The Citizenship and Government chapter covers multiple lessons aligned to the New Mexico curriculum. Browse all lessons below to see the full topic list.
Is Citizenship and Government part of the New Mexico curriculum?+
Yes, Citizenship and Government is part of the official Grade 5 Social Studies curriculum in New Mexico, USA.