Introduction to the U.S. Government

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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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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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What powers does the President have?

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What powers does the President not have?

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Introduction to the U.S. Government

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

Fill out the "Founding Concepts table based on the information from the "Checks & Balances" video.

Follow along with our guided notes using your favorite color!

Look up who represents you in the Executive and Legislative branches of government by entering your address.

We will complete the Judiciary altogether.

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

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?

What powers does the President have?

What powers does the President not have?

How is the President elected?

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

Fill out the "Founding Concepts table based on the information from the "Checks & Balances" video.

Follow along with our guided notes using your favorite color!

Look up who represents you in the Executive and Legislative branches of government by entering your address.

We will complete the Judiciary altogether.

Follow along with our guided notes using your favorite color!

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

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?

In your own words, what is a compromise?

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

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!

What powers does the President have?

What powers does the President not have?

How is the President elected?

Follow along with our guided notes using your favorite color!

In your own words, what is a compromise?

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

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!

Introduction to the U.S. Government

Introduction to the U.S. Government

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

Fill out the "Founding Concepts table based on the information from the "Checks & Balances" video.

Follow along with our guided notes using your favorite color!

Look up who represents you in the Executive and Legislative branches of government by entering your address.We will complete the Judiciary altogether.

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

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?

What powers does the President have?

What powers does the President not have?

How is the President elected?

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

Fill out the "Founding Concepts table based on the information from the "Checks & Balances" video.

Follow along with our guided notes using your favorite color!

Look up who represents you in the Executive and Legislative branches of government by entering your address.We will complete the Judiciary altogether.

Follow along with our guided notes using your favorite color!

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

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?

In your own words, what is a compromise?

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

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!

What powers does the President have?

What powers does the President not have?

How is the President elected?

Follow along with our guided notes using your favorite color!

In your own words, what is a compromise?

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

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!

Look up who represents you in the Executive and Legislative branches of government by entering your address.

We will complete the Judiciary altogether.

Look up who represents you in the Executive and Legislative branches of government by entering your address.

We will complete the Judiciary altogether.

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!

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!