Major themes or topics: DC government, mayor, DC council, laws, elections, leaders, rights, hearings

Key content: Students will explore the inner workings of the local DC government, including its branches and local leaders, gaining an understanding of the democratic process.

Focus questions: Why do we have a local government? What would happen if we didn’t have a local government? How can we make our voices heard in local government decisions? 

DCPS alignment: Grade 3 Social Studies, Unit 1 - People, Politics, and Power: DC Government