Dividing the Work of Power

Reader Unit 3, pages 9-12 of The Constitution Kids.

Track which jobs different people take on, and ask what would happen if one person controlled every job.

The story begins to show why important responsibilities should be shared instead of concentrated in one place.

Core civic idea: Separation of powers divides governing work so no single branch controls every decision.

How does dividing government power help protect our freedoms and keep things fair?

Assign the reading, then use the connected topic as the classroom explainer or discussion guide.

A short video lesson connecting this part of the story to the civic idea is planned.