Federal Government Structure

American Government 1.12, Review: Institutions of the Federal Government

​Materials Needed:

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• ALL Unit 3 Study Guides

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Let's Review!!!

Comparing the Branches

​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCB8EOY5d48

​As you have learned, the Constitution divides the federal government into three separate branches — the legislative, executive, and judicial branches — each with its own powers and responsibilities. This separation of powers, along with the system of checks and balances, ensures that no single branch has all the power.

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How do you feel about the lesson objectives?

Students can compare the qualifications, powers, and responsibilities of the three branches of the federal government. 

• I don’t understand

• I am getting there

• I am getting good

• I could teach this

Rock, Paper, Scissors

(Legislative, Executive, Judicial)

Multiple Choice

Who has the power?

Can veto laws passed by Congress

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Multiple Choice

Who has the power?

Commands the armed forces

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Multiple Choice

Who has the power?

Can declare war

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Multiple Choice

Who has the power?

Can propose amendments to the Constitution

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Multiple Choice

Who has the power?

Can declare laws unconstitutional

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Multiple Choice

Who has the power?

Confirms presidential appointments (Senate)

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Multiple Choice

Who has the power?

Appoints justices to the Supreme Court

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Multiple Choice

Who has the power?

Creates new laws

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Multiple Choice

Who has the power?

Carries out laws through agencies and executive orders

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Multiple Choice

Who has the power?

Manages foreign policy

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Multiple Choice

Who has the power?

Creates all funding laws (House of Representatives)

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Multiple Choice

Who has the power?

Reviews and interprets cases involving federal laws

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Open Ended

What was your final score?

Open Ended

Overall, how did you do? Did you score better or worse than you expected?

Poll

In what areas/topics do you feel most prepared for your Unit 3 Test(s)?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Poll

In what areas/topics do you feel least prepared for your Unit 3 Test(s)?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Open Ended

What remaining questions do you have about Unit 3?

Open Ended

How can I better prepare you for Unit 4 utilizing our live sessions? (What worked, did you like, or would you like to see during our live sessions?)

Open Ended

What is your current Grade to Date Grade in American Government?

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How many Overdue Activities do you currently have in American Government?

Open Ended

What is your current plan to fix this?

Open Ended

When does all work need to completed and submitted in order to be graded and included in your upcoming progress reports?

Open Ended

How can I help?