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A short bell ringer introduces middle schoolers to the powers and duties of the United States congress. The three clips show congress's role in confirming presidential nominees, in declaring war, and in overseeing legislation
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- Use the resource to introduce a lesson on the checks and balances built into the three branches of the United states government
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