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The Governor's Ascent

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15 Minutes

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Description

Step into the shoes of a brand-new governor! Your kingdom is in chaos — people are arguing, laws are missing, and nobody knows who is in charge. Lucky for you, a wise advisor is by your side to help. In *Governor's Ascent*, you draw cards that bring tricky problems straight to your desk. Should you build a road? Settle a fight between two neighbors? Decide who gets to make the rules? Every choice you make shapes the kind of government your kingdom becomes — and every smart decision earns you a piece of your very own Constitution. As you climb the ladder from Town Council Member all the way to President, you'll meet ideas from real history — the Preamble, the Magna Carta, the Declaration of Independence, and thinkers like John Locke and Thomas Hobbes — and use them to build a government that keeps people safe, free, and happy. By the end of the game, you'll have your very own Constitution to show off — and you'll understand exactly *why* governments exist in the first place.

Vocabulary Words

Social Contract

merchant

Justice

banning

unalienable rights

Instructions

Play through this interactive game to learn about Purposes of Government. Suitable for Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8.

Main Concepts

Governments derive legitimacy when citizens view their authority as lawful and justified.

Different societies develop governments to address common needs such as safety, stability, and dispute resolution.

Governments must balance individual liberty with the need for order and security.

Governments pursue goals such as justice, domestic tranquility, and the general welfare as outlined in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution.

The rule of law means that laws apply equally to all people and that government authority is limited by law.

The social contract is the idea that people agree to form a government and accept certain obligations in exchange for the protection of their rights and safety.

Locke argued that people form governments to protect their natural rights to life, liberty, and property, and that government authority depends on the consent of the governed.

Hobbes argued that without government, life would be dangerous and unstable, and that people surrender some freedoms to a sovereign authority in exchange for order and security.

Democratic governments derive authority from the consent of the governed.

Governments protect individual rights and freedoms while maintaining order and security.

Governments create and enforce laws to maintain stability and resolve conflicts within society.

Governments are established to maintain order, protect rights, and promote the common good.

Discussion Questions

Before the Game

What was the Mayflower Compact? How are the Mayflower Compact and the Declaration of Independence similar?

After the Game

Name three documents that address conflicts that the government must mediate. What is a social contract?

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