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How Checks and Balances Work in Current Events
Apply the concept of checks and balances to real-world interactions between the President, Congress, and federal courts today.
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The Three Branches and the Federal Government in Action
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Explain the organizational structures, key roles, legislative procedures, and administrative rulemaking processes of the United States federal government.
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Learning standards covered
U.S. GOV Standard 1.2Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeStudents will describe the structure of the United States’ form of government as a compound constitutional republic, including the ideas of federalism; checks and balances; separation of powers; commerce, elastic, and supremacy clauses; popular sovereignty; and limited government.
U.S. GOV Standard 1.3Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeStudents 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.