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The Executive Branch

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Students identify the key terms and describe each one as it applies to the Executive Branch. Students identify and analyze the powers and duties of the president. Students discuss the Executive Branch in more detail, including the qualifications of the president and vice-president.

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impeachment, the executive branch

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executive branch, impeachment, inherent powers, pardon, veto power, social studies
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Grade
8th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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