The Legislative Branch
You have been given the wonderful, joyous assignment of becoming an expert of one part of the check-and-balance system for our national government: the Legislative Branch.
Step 1: Review checks and balances system.
Step 2: Keep in mind the main questions as you go through the resources.
- What is the primary job for the branch of government assigned?
- How long are the terms?
- Do you have to have any specific qualifications?
- What are the specific duties and responsibilities of your branch?
- How is your branch organized?
- Who is the highest official of each branch?
Step 3: Watch this introductory YouTube
video.
Step 4: Play the game from iCivics associated with the Legislative Branch.
Step 5: Create laws using Lawcraft.
Step 6: Answer all questions in Step 2, using the resources from 3 and 4. Choose a CREATIVE way to present the information to the rest of your group. Remember that YOU are responsible for teaching your group about the Legislative Branch the best way possible! :)