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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
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  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 RegulationsYou are here
  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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Learning standards covered

us-utU.S. GOV Standard 3.6Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Students will explain how the administrative rulemaking process functions within the federal system and the extent and impact of these rules.