USH Introduction to the U.S. Government - Running Notes

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16 questions
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Follow along with our guided notes using your favorite color!

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Fill out the "3 Branches of Government" table based on the information from the "Checks & Balances" video.

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Fill out the "Founding Concept of the U.S. Constitution" table based on the information from the "Checks & Balances" video.

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Follow along with our guided notes using your favorite color!

Now go to the following link: https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/
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Look up who represents you in the Executive and Legislative branches of government by entering your address in the web browser.

We will complete the Judiciary altogether.

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Follow along with our guided notes using your favorite color!

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If you wanted to have a big impact on the U.S. government, would you rather be a member of the House or the Senate? Why?

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In your own words, what is a ​compromise​?

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Describe a time in your life when you have had to ​compromise​ on an issue.

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Fill out the "Compromise" table based on your understanding for the "Conceived of Compromises: Creating the U.S. Constitution" reading. You will only be able to complete the first two rows at this point in time.

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Follow along with our guided notes using your favorite color!

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Which branch of government should go in this blank? There is only 1 correct answer.

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Which branch of government should go in this blank? There is only 1 correct answer.

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How is the President elected?

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As we progress through the course, take notes on each major U.S. President that we learn about using this chart.

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As we progress through the course, take notes on each major Supreme Court decision that we learn about using this chart.