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American Government Welcome all new politicians! Today is your first day as a politician. You will be given two tasks to complete and one of which you will complete with a co-worker. As you complete your tasks, you may encounter some critical thinking questions, in which, you will be tested on how much you remember on the American government and its mechanisms. So stay alert, because if you don’t you could potentially be fired. Tasks Resources Conclusion Evaluation Teacher’s page Process
back to home Tasks Complete these tasks using the resources given to you on the resource page. Task 1: Complete a well developed and written three to five page paper about three branches of government. Make sure to include the history, establishment and the mechanics of the three branches of government. Task 2: On this project you and another student will collaborate together to prepare a power point or poster describing how the three branches of power are distributedand shared and explain how distribution protects the common good.
Process Back to home You are given internet links and suggested reading material on the resource page in order to research and develop your paper. You are also able to always use your teacher as a reference if you encounter any difficulties. For your power point or poster BE CREATIVE! On the resource page there are reading material and internet links specifically for this task. Use these to help you create your power point or poster.
Resources Back to home In addition to your own academic sources here are some web links and books that may help you develop your research paper and collaborated power point or poster. Book sources for research paper: Web links for research paper: A brief description of the checks and balance system • The World Book Encyclopedia: G Volume 8 • The Creation of the American Government 1776-1787 • CQ’s Guide to the U.S. Constitution Description of the three branches of power More detailed descriptions of the three branches of power (click on the left navigator box to view other branches of power descriptions) Links to videos: “Checks and Balances in the US Government”- watch and listen to a video explaining the checks and balance system “How to understand the three branches of power” – watch and listen to a video explaining the three branches of power
Evaluation You will be given two separate grades: one for the paper and another for the collaborated power point or poster. The first rubric is for your paper and the second is for your collaborated power point or poster. Back to home
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Conclusion Back to home From this paper and power point or poster you should have learned more about the American Government and its mechanisms such as the importance of learning and understanding the three branches of government and understanding how the checks and balance system works. Links: A thorough review of the US constitution A brief review of the checks and balance system For additionally information on the creation of the United States government feel free to visit or refer to these websites and books. A description of the separation of powers Books: -The Meaning of the Constitution -The Complete Idiot’s Guide: The U.S. Constitution - Our Constitution
Teacher’s page Understanding the American Government Back to home A WebQuest for 11th or 12th grades Social Studies Designed by: Olivia Henning Email: ohenning01@bellarmine.edu