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\nCrash Course: U.S. Government and Politics\n

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\nHelp high schoolers become more informed citizens with a crash course in United States Government and Politics. Narrated by Craig Benzine, the 50-video course is based on the 2014 AP U.S. Government and Politics curriculum. Viewers learn...\n
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\nJudicial Learning Center: Student Center\n

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\nA collection of 22 interactive resources provides learners with information about the United States federal courts. The pages are divided into five sections: The role of the federal courts; The organization of the federal courts; How the...\n
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\nJudicial Learning Center: Landmark Cases\n

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\nFive fact-filled lessons look at landmark Supreme Court Cases. Young scholars begin their study by examining the importance of these cases, key terms necessary for studying the court cases, and the relationship between court cases and...\n
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\nJames Madison: From Father of the Constitution to President\n

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\nJames Madison, fourth president of the United States serving from 1809-1817, is the focus of a four-lesson collection that provides high schoolers with the information they need to understand why Madison is considered \"The Father of the...\n
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\nNational Constitution Center: Hall Pass Videos\n

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\nThe National Constitution Center offers this collection of informative and entertaining videos intended to start conversations and develop critical thinking skills. Viewers learn about the rights granted by the constitution, about the...\n
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\nJudicial Learning Center: The Role of the Federal Courts\n

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\nInformational, interesting, and easy-to-understand, the five resources in the Role of the Federal Courts collection provide an overview of the historical context, important principles, and content of the US Constitution regarding the...\n
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\nJudicial Learning Center: Organization of the Federal Courts\n

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\nSix lessons cover the Organization of the Federal Courts. Lesson one helps those studying criminologies distinguish between the role of federal courts and state courts. The second explores the structure of the lower levels of the federal...\n
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\nConstitutional Principles: Separation of Powers\n

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\nWhy is separation of powers within a government important for protecting freedom? How does the United States Constitution organize the nation's governing bodies in order to ensure powers are limited and balanced? This video illustrates...\n
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\nSeparation of Powers/Qualifications of Office\n

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\nTime to work together in class to understand the separation of powers as well as the qualifications for office! The resource includes terms to review for pre-knowledge before beginning instruction. Following the review, pupils work on a...\n
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\nSeparation of Powers\n

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\nAfter the Revolutionary War, the Founding Fathers were in a pickle. They needed to create a government, but how could they protect the people from a tyrant? The separation of powers was their answer! A video resource explores the history...\n
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\nThe Role of the Judiciary in a System of Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances\n

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\nStudents review concepts shown to them in a telecast on the role of the judiciary in a system of separation of powers. After reading an article, they work together in groups to complete a chart on checks and balances. They also discuss...\n
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\nSeparation of Powers\n

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\nMiddle schoolers compare the role of federal and local government. In this government lesson, students watch \"Separation of Powers.\" Middle schoolers discuss the federal and state powers prior to participating in a simulation that...\n
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\nLearners explore how the Constitution provides for separation of power and limited government, as evidenced by the three branches of government. They participate in role-playing situations, group discussions, and complete worksheets to...\n
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\nThe Role of the Judiciary in a System of Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances\n

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\nYoung scholars determine the role of each branch of government in a system of checks and balances. They demonstrate the role of the judiciary in American government\n
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\nRegents Review Worksheet #1: Principles of the U.S. Constitution\n

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\nKids who take the Regents Exam really need to know a lot of information. This is a wonderful exam review tool that includes 26 pages of questions, charts, and suggested readings to help upper graders pass the test. It focuses on all...\n
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\nSeparation of Powers: Connecting the Separate Powers\n

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\nStudents study the concept of separation of powers. They recognize how the Constitution provides for separation of powers and categorize public officials into one of three branches of government. Students do a role play and see if...\n
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\nSeparation of Powers\n

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\nStudents examine the separation of powers in local and federal government. Using case studies, they review several instances of separation of powers. After reading the case studies, they write a brief opinion essays supporting their...\n
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\nCartoons for the Classroom: Defining the Separation of Power\n

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\nIn this current events learning exercise, students analyze a political cartoon about the separation of powers in the American government and respond to 3 talking point questions.\n
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\nWhat Is Separation of Powers?\n

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\nWho has the power? Scholars investigate the creation of the three branches of government in the United States Constitution. They analyze just why the framers created the branches the way they did.\n
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\nLimiting Government\n

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\nWhile this lesson includes several nice worksheets to identify and discuss the various limits on government (i.e. a constitution, the rule of law, separation of powers, consent of the governed, etc.), its main value lies in a case study...\n
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\nSeparation of Powers\n

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\nThe three branches of our government are covered in this presentation.  Students get a closer look at the powers that each branch of the government hold, how the system of checks and balances works, and how each branch has specific...\n
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\nConstitutional Principles\n

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\nKeep track of constitutional principles with a graphic organizer. Pupils define, describe the origins of, and note down the location of the following terms: checks and balances, federalism, individual rights, limited government, popular...\n
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\nPolitical Parties and What They Do\n

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\nThe emerging politicians in your government might be familiar with the words \"Democrat\" and \"Republican,\" but what do they really know about the role of political parties in America? Use this activity to reinforce information from your...\n
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\nSeparation of Powers and Checks and Balances: Crash Course Government and Politics #3\n

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\nScholars analyze why the Founding Fathers separated the governmental powers into three branches. They use evidence from a short video clip, the third in a 50-part series, to draw conclusions on the importance of having checks and...\n
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