Florida Civics Simulation: Limiting Government Powers (SS.7.CG.1.9)

How does the Constitution keep government power in check? This interactive civics simulation, aligned with Florida Standard SS.7.CG.1.9, helps students explore the safeguards that protect individual rights and prevent abuse of power. Through dynamic role-play as lawmakers, judges, citizens, and government officials, learners discover how separation of powers, checks and balances, due process, and the rule of law work together to uphold democracy.

What’s Inside:

• A ready-to-use simulation and lesson plan aligned to Florida standards
• Deep exploration of constitutional principles:
• Separation of powers
• Checks and balances
• Individual rights
• Rule of law
• Due process
• Role-play scenarios where students act as different government and civic leaders
• Guided questions and reflection activities to connect historical concepts to current events

Why It Helps:

• Makes complex government structures clear and interactive
• Shows how the Constitution protects freedoms while limiting power
• Encourages collaboration, debate, and higher-level thinking

How to Use It:

• In 7th Grade Civics or U.S. Government units
• As an interactive simulation or class debate
• Perfect for gifted and advanced learners needing deeper challenge

Help students see how the Constitution prevents tyranny—download the Limiting Government Powers Simulation today!