Introduction to the U.S. Government

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13 questions
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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 Concepts table based on the information from the "Checks & Balances" video.

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Follow along with our guided notes using your favorite color!

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.

We will complete the Judiciary altogether.

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Follow along with our guided notes using your favorite color!

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Now choose your second favorite color for our second set of guided notes!

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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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With your team, fill out the Compromise table for the two terms from your Pre-Work.

At this point in the year, you should not be able to complete the bottom two rows -- so don't worry about it!

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What powers does the President have?

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What powers does the President not have?

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How is the President elected?