This in-depth lesson teaches the meaning of authority, the benefits and drawbacks of someone having authority over another person, where authority comes from and who uses it, how it helps to solve problems, and how leaders are chosen. Includes many situations where authority might be exerted. The Constitution tells leaders in the government what they must do and what they may not do.

Concepts

authority, civics

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Additional Tags

authority figure, civics terms, what is authority, leader, principles embodied

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 1 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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