How does our national government operate? What processes are important to the smooth operation of our federal system? In this unit, students will explore the way in which the federal government works and examine how the three branches of government interact with one another.

Lessons Available October 31, 2024:

• Lesson 3.1: Checks & Balances, Separation of Powers
• Lesson 3.2: Structure & Powers of the Legislative Branch
• Lesson 3.3: Lawmaking Process
• Lesson 3.4: Structures & Powers of the Executive Branch
• Lesson 3.5: Roles of the President
• Lesson 3.6: Structure & Powers of the Judicial Branch
• Lesson 3.7: Judicial Review
• Lesson 3.8: Federalism
  
   

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