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\nBranches of Government\n

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\nStudents explore the three branches of government. In this government and U.S. history lesson, students listen to a story about a boy who attempts to sponsor a bill to ban cartoons. Students interview three teachers who each represent...\n
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\n\"Legislators\n\n
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\nLegislators and Representation - Executive, Federal and Interest Group Relations\n

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\nStudents explore the interaction between the legislature and other governmental institutions. They watch videos exploring the relationship between the state legislature and two government institutions, and the role of lobbyists on...\n
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\nBirth of the Environmental Protection Agency\n

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\nSeeing is believing when it comes to climate change. An informative activity explores the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its efforts to document environmental issues with photographs. Academics match images...\n
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\nThe Federal Theatre Project: Analyzing Conflict Among Relief, Art, and Politics in 1930s America\n

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\nIn the effort to soothe the suffering of the Great Depression, New Deal programs funded a variety of approaches - including a theater project that proved controversial! Using documents such as oral histories, as well as photographs of...\n
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\nAn Introduction to the Federal Reserve\n

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\nStudents examine the Federal Reserve System.  In this secondary economics lesson, students view a DVD titled In Plain English:  Making Sense of the Federal Reserve.  Students take notes and work in groups to review the...\n
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\nGovernment Spending - Earmarks\n

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\nIn this government spending - earmarks worksheet, learners research this topic (there are many links listed), examine the issue, write a letter to their congressional representative or a local newspaper, make a video or analyze...\n
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\nFederal Budget\n

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\nStudents create, present, revise, and defend a Federal budget.\n
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\nThe Terminology of Governance\n

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\nStudents explore the parts of Canada's federal system of government. They construct a concept web using the terms related to government and the institutions of Canada. They make lists that relate to Canadian and American government.\n
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\nThe Three Branches of Government\n

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\nFor this United States government worksheet, learners learn about the 3 branches of the government: Executive, Judicial, and Legislative. They then answer 10 questions about what they learned. The answers are on the last page of the packet.\n
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\nThe Fed & Money Creation\n

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\nDid you know that all dollars are loaned into existence? Despite seeming unconstitutional, the Federal Reserve has the option to create money whenever it deems necessary. Introduce your classroom to our current debt problems with this...\n
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\nHow Money is Created?\n

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\nHow much money exists if banks and governments can create it whenever needed? Truth be told, this number is constantly changing. This resource will support your learners' understanding of money circulation with its cartoon...\n
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\nAgriculture and the Government \n

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\nStudents study the government's involvement in the U.S. A's food production and make connections relating to farm programs. For this historical agriculture lesson, students read content and research significant information....\n
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\nThe Plan of Government under the U.S. Constitution\n

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\nStudents explore the U.S. plan for federal government. In this U.S. Constitution lesson, students investigate a chart on the responsibilities of the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Branches of governments. Students complete a...\n
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\nBranches of Government Worksheet\n

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\nThis is a basic multiple choice activity. Learners answer a set of 9 multiple choice questions about early colonists and branches of government. You might use this as a check for understanding or a quick quiz. The first 2 questions are...\n
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\nBranches of Government Worksheet 2\n

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\nLooking for a quick assessment to give to your class about the branches of government in the United States? This is a multiple choice activity that could be used as a quiz. There are 9 questions, some of which are a bit dated and should...\n
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\nComparing Governments\n

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\nTwelfth graders research and discuss the different elements of the governments of China, Great Britain, Mexico and the United States. They discuss the differences between the various governments and create explanation cards for each type...\n
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\nCongress, The Implied Powers: Ch 11\n

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\nCongress has both implied and expressed powers. Quiz your kids on which powers are expressed, which are implied, and examples of both. Included are 5 true/false and 5 multiple choice questions.\n
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\nFederal Court Systems and Court Cases\n

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\nNinth graders investigate the basis for the Common Law Tradition. They examine the organization of the Federal Court System and students identify the various sources of the American Law.\n
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\nExecutive Government: Ministerial Responsibility\n

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\nStudents are introduced to the principal of ministerial responsibility and identify ways in which ministers account for their actions. In this executive government lesson plan, students roleplay a situation to determine...\n
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\nGuided Reading: What Is Government?\n

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\nLearn about the government's role in everyday life in a guided reading activity. Groups create a KWL chart concerning the government's impact on the community.\n
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\nCreating a Federal Budget\n

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\nStudents research how the government works together to create a budget. In groups, they examine each major spending category and their purpose. They identify the many challenges and compromises that must take place to agree on a budget.\n
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\nGovernment Spending and Taxes\n

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\nWhat types of government programs are designed to improve economic inequity in the United States? Introduce your learners to government programs, such as low-income housing, Social Security, and Medicaid, how they work to improve...\n
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\n4-H Citizenship Activity Page - Beginning Level\n

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\nThis is a 4-H citizenship activity that asks learners to examine county government, city councils, the three branches of the United States government, and complete a community service project. It also includes a word search,...\n
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\nMcCulloch vs. Maryland\n

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\nViewers examine the court case McCulloch vs. Maryland. They investigate the power of the federal government to tax and create a national banking system in the United States, and find that the case would reshape the roles of both the...\n
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