In what ways are the branches of government like parts of a basketball game? How can a schoolyard game's rules liken themselves to a constitution? Through engaging analogies and introductions, our Spanish-language government series gets students ready for election 2008 Correlated to the fourth and fifth grade social studies curriculum, My American Government introduces students to how our government works. Students learn about the U.S. Constitution, the branches of government, citizens' basic rights, and how we elect our leaders.