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The President's Cabinet: Choosing the Right Person for the Job
Students examine the Federal Confirmation Process for filling cabinet members by completing a confirmation process flow chart. They research the process, and participate in a mock Confirmation Process.
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Pbs: The President's Cabinet: Choosing the Right Members (Lesson Plan)
A lesson plan that involves students in explaining the confirmation process of presidential appointees by testing the system of checks and balances and the separation of powers. The lesson plan also requires students to simulate the...
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Pbs News Hour: Supreme Court Confirmation Simulation (Lesson Plan)
A lesson that engages learners in a simulation exploring the fundamental roles of the executive branch and the Senate in the judicial selection process. Students will participate in a mock judicial hearing to confirm a Supreme Court...