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The President's Cabinet and Executive Departments
Explain how the cabinet secretaries and executive departments assist the President in carrying out federal laws and policies.
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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 1.3Utah 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.
U.S. GOV Standard 3.5Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeStudents will explain how the individual roles of the members of the President’s cabinet are designed to meet various purposes in government.