Students have a "surprise" essay test. Not a surprise if I announce it.
SCCG4 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the organization and powers of the national
government
a. Describe the structure and powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
b. Analyze the relationship between the three branches in a system of checks and balances and
separation of powers.
Opening: Review the concept of Federalism using the Crashcourse video below.
Main topic: Three branches of Government and Checks and Balances.
Closing: Copy/Define/ Review words in notebooks
- Concurrent powers
- Delegated powers
- Division of Power
- Exclusive powers
- Expressed powers
- Federalism
- Implied powers
- Inherent powers
- Reserved powers
- Supremacy Clause