Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

Creating the Constitution and Constitutional Principles

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Diagram the distinct powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches and explain how each branch checks the others.

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Creating the Constitution and Constitutional Principles

7th Grade · Social Studies · US-CO-SS

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Analyze the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, the major compromises of the 1787 Constitutional Convention, and the structural principles of separation of powers and federalism.

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SS.8.4.2Colorado Social Studies Standards · All ages

Investigate and evaluate the purpose and place of rule of law in a constitutional system.