Constitution - Checks and Balances

Constitution - Checks and Balances

Checks and Balances

Aim: Why is no branch stronger than another?

Included in this product:
• Title page
• Do Now: Student-centered critical thinking question - What is the principle that created the three branches of government? What is its purpose, and why is it important? {separation of powers}
• The Separation of Powers & Checks and Balances reading passage with scaffolding questions
• The Branches of Government "Check" Each Other Out Activity {can be individual or cooperative activity}
• Application/Closing/Higher Order thinking question
• Answer Key for Teachers

Students will research and understand the role of the concept of checks and balances, and abilities of each branch to check and balance another - they will understand the connection between the branches of government and make their own decision about which branch is the strongest!

Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary

Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities}; questions are scaffolded; students participate in application scenarios

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