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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Learning Adventures: Three Branches of Government

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Learning adventure guide on the three branches of government. Students read about the functions of the Legislative, Judicial and Executive branches and then play the learning game.
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Us Congress: Congress, the Court, and the Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Transcript of a congressional hearing, held in 1994, to discuss whether Congress had given too much power to the Supreme Court, against the express intent of the Founding Fathers. This transcript is lengthy but informative, containing...
Primary
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A Republic, if You Can Keep It

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay by U.S. Congressional Representative Ron Paul of Texas on the state of the American republic delivered at the dawn of the twenty-first century. He argues for the strong separation of powers among the three branches of government...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: After the Fact: Virginia, New Yok, and "The Federalist Papers"

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the necessity for Virginia and New York to support the ratification of the Constitution. See what influenced the vote in Virginia and how the legislature of New York was finally convinced.
Activity
iCivics

I Civics: Three Branches: Laws in Action

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Embark on his WebQuest to follow the path an idea takes to eventually become a law. Read a short description regarding the role of each branch of government and then answer a follow-up question using the link provided.
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The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: The Legislative Branch: The Veto

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the President's power to veto a bill, and understand how Congress responds when this happens.
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: Three Branches of Our Government

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This slide and the six that follow it (use the advance button near the bottom of the screen) offer an explanation of each of the three branches of government and the duties they perform, including discussion of the tensions arising from...
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Other

World Justice Project: What Is the Rule of Law?

For Students 9th - 10th
Derived from internationally accepted standards, the World Justice Project's definition of the rule of law is a system in which the following four universal principles are upheld by four universal principles. These four universal...
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iCivics

I Civics: Montesquieu Mini Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Meet the Baron de Montesquieu, one of the great thinkers of the 18th century. He spent a lot of time thinking about how governments should be created and maintained. These ideas guided the Founding Fathers when they wrote the...
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iCivics

I Civics: Familiar but Flawed

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson highlights British influences on American government. Learn how America's Founders improved upon familiar structures of British government to contain tyranny in favor of liberty.
Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: Impeachment and Conviction (Infographic)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This infographic explains how impeachment works, who's involved, where those entities get their authority, and what it really takes to remove a federal official from office.
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iCivics

I Civics: Judicial Review

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson explores the case that established the power the Supreme Court has today. Students will learn how the decision in Marbury v. Madison influenced the structure of the third branch, and how the Court's use of judicial review can...
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iCivics

I Civics: The Presidential Agenda

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For the winning candidate, campaign promises evolve into an official presidential agenda. This mini-lesson takes a look at how the presidential agenda is developed, shared, and executed.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: The First Amendment

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This resource presents lessons on the First Amendment. It contains many resources for use with children, and links to primary source documents.
Handout
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Loon Lake Elementary: Branches of Government

For Students 3rd - 6th
A concise, organized table of information breaking down the three branches of government which govern the United States of America.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Challenges Faced by the New Nation

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This unit covers the content area featuring the challenges faced by the new nation including the writing of the Constitution, government powers, the Bill of Rights and the War of 1812.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Branches of Government

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This article contains a useful guide to the functions of the three US Branches of Government that make, enforce, or interprets laws.
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Social Studies for Kids

Social Studies for Kids: The Presidential Veto

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The President of the United States has extraordinary power over the shaping of federal laws. He or she can veto any law passed by Congress.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Linear Equations: Using Algebra

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students learn to solve one-step and two-step linear equations. They understand algebraic concepts relating to linear equations such as isolating the variable, balancing equations, and checking solutions. Students also learn the...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A Ced Paying the Rent

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A checking account is set up with an initial balance of $4800, and $400 is removed from the account each month for rent (no other transactions occur on the account). Aligns with A-CED.A.1.
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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Diving

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Check out colorful drawings and animations that inform you about the diving competition at the Summer Olympics. Learn about the size and height of diving boards, the phases of a dive (departure position, take off, dive, entry) and six...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Bf Susita's Account

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this task, young scholars write an equation for the amount of money in a checking account when money is deposited and withdrawn regularly, and use it to calculate the balance at a certain time. This task asks students to determine a...
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MsMoney

Ms Money: Deciphering Your Bank Statement

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site explains the items that appear on a bank statement and also includes procedures for reconciling a bank statement. Click on the headings for more information. Also, explore the additional financial topics by clicking menu items.

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