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Grade 9 Starter Lesson: Branches of Government

By Formative Staff
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8 questions
Note from the author:
In this lesson, you will be able to identify and explain the branches of government

Essential Question: What is the role and purpose of the branches of government?
In this lesson, you will be able to identify and explain the branches of government

Essential Question: What is the role and purpose of the branches of government?
Required

What does "checks and balances" mean, and why did the Founding Fathers believe it to be important?

Required

Which of the following are the branches of government? Select three correct answers.

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Which offices and roles belong to each branch of government?

Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
President
House of Representatives
Cabinet
Interprets Laws
Enforces Laws
Commands Armed Forces
Supreme Court
Passing the National Budget
Required
______________________ is a part of the ______________________ and makes laws. The ______________________ is a part of the ______________________and determines the constitutionality of laws.
Other Answer Choices:
Supreme Court
judicial branch
legislative branch
Congress
Required

There are 7 Supreme Court Justices.

Required
The branch of government I chose was _______
Required

Draw an image or symbol that you feel represents the role and responsibilities of the branch of government that you chose.

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How does the image or symbol you drew represent the roles and responsibilities of the branch of government? Explain.