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Grade 9 Starter Lesson: Branches of Government

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In this lesson, you will be able to identify and explain the branches of government

Essential Question: What is the role and purpose of the branches of government?

Instructions

In this lesson, you will be able to identify and explain the branches of government

Essential Question: What is the role and purpose of the branches of government?

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Question 1
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Question 1
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What does "checks and balances" mean, and why did the Founding Fathers believe it to be important?

Question 2
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Question 3
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Question 4
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is a part of the and makes laws. The is a part of the and determines the constitutionality of laws.

Other answer choices:
Supreme Court
judicial branch
legislative branch
Congress
Question 5
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There are 7 Supreme Court Justices.

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Question 6
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The branch of government I chose was

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Question 7
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Draw an image or symbol that you feel represents the role and responsibilities of the branch of government that you chose.

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Question 8
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How does the image or symbol you drew represent the roles and responsibilities of the branch of government? Explain.

Question 2
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Which of the following are the branches of government? Select three correct answers.

Question 3
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Which offices and roles belong to each branch of government?

Legislative Branch

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

President

House of Representatives

Cabinet

Interprets Laws

Enforces Laws

Commands Armed Forces

Supreme Court

Passing the National Budget