GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE. An introduction to government. Explain why we have governments. Identify three levels of government. THE CONSTITUCION: THE SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND. Explain the concept of a constitution. Identify three main principles of the constitution. THE CONSTITUTION: THE PREAMBLE. Describe the structure of the constitution. Identify the preamble. THE CONSTITUTION: THE ARTICLES. Identify the content of different articles in the constitution. THE CONSTITUTION: THE BILL OF RIGHTS. Identify the bill of rights. Show the importance of the bill of rights to all the people living the United States. THE CONSTITUTION: AMENDEMENTS. Identify amendments. Discuss the importance of the amendment process. REVIEW: THE CONSTITUTION. Executive branch: the cabinet. Identify the powers of the executive branch. Identify the qualifications of the president and vice president. EXECUTIVE BRANCH: THE CABINET. Explain the role of the cabinet. Match executive departments with their responsibilities. EXECUTIVE BRANCH: INDEPENDENT AGENCIES. Identify one independent agency. THE ELECTION PROCESS. Explain the election process. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH: CONGRESS. Identify the two parts of congress. State the responsibilities of congress. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH: THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Explain the duties of the House of Representatives. Identify the qualifications of a representative. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH: THE SENATE. Explain the duties of the senate. Identify the qualifications of a senator. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH: A BILL BECOMES A LAW. Explain how a bill becomes a law. JUDICAL BRANCH: THE STRUCTURE AND THE APPEALS PROCESS. Describe the organization of the judicial branch. Explain the appeals process. JUDICIAL BRANCH: DUTIES OF THE FEDERAL COURTS. Explain the duties of federal courts. JUDICIAL BRANCH: THE SUPREME COURT. Explain the role of the Supreme Court. CHECKS AND BALANCES. Identify one way each branch of government checks and balances other branches. REVIEW: THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. State government: structure. Identify the structure of state governments. Identify state leaders. Explain direct democracy through referenda and petitions. STATE GOVERNMENT: RESPONSABILITIES. Identify services provided by the states. Compare state and federal responsibilities. LOCAL GOVERNMENT: RESPONSIBILITIES. Identify services provided by local government.

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