SSCG3 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the United States Constitution. c. Explain the fundamental principles upon which the United States Constitution is based; include the rule of law, popular sovereignty, separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism. Work Session:
Checks and Balances In theory, the Legislative Branch, the Executive Branch, and the Judicial Branch are designed to keep each other in check, and to keep any branch from becoming too powerful. In reality, the system was designed to keep the president from becoming some kind of autocrat. | Complete the assignment using this link: https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=R3YUI
2. Which branch has the greatest number of checks on the other two branches? 3. Why did the Constitution give the legislative branch so much power over the executive branch? 4. As a last resort, what can Congress do to the Constitution? 5. What is one of the only powers of the Vice President? 6. Which branch has the fewest checks on the other two branches? 7. Who wrote the Federalist Paper #51? |
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