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The Three Branches and the Federal Government in Action

5th Grade · Social Studies · US-UT-SS

10 lessons

Goal

Explain the organizational structures, key roles, legislative procedures, and administrative rulemaking processes of the United States federal government.

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  1. The Legislative Branch: Structure of CongressUp next
  2. How a Bill Becomes a Federal LawYou are here
  3. The Executive Branch: Powers and Duties of the PresidentNot started yet
  4. The President's Cabinet and Executive DepartmentsNot started yet
  5. Roles of Key Cabinet Departments: Defense, State, and TreasuryNot started yet
  6. How Federal Agencies Create Rules and RegulationsNot started yet
  7. The Impact of Federal Regulations on Daily LifeNot started yet
  8. The Judicial Branch and the Federal Court SystemNot started yet
  9. Judicial Review and Marbury v. MadisonNot started yet
  10. How Checks and Balances Work in Current EventsNot started yet
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us-utU.S. GOV Standard 1.3Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Students will explain the organization, functions, and processes of the United States government, such as the purpose of the President’s cabinet, the function of judicial review, and how a bill becomes a law, and apply that understanding to current issues.