Checks and Balances
“If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself.” ― James Madison, The Federalist Papers
"When the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person, or in the same body of magistrates, there can be no liberty." -Baron de Montesquieu
"When the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person, or in the same body of magistrates, there can be no liberty." -Baron de Montesquieu
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Learning Goal:
Students will understand the concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances, as outlined in the Constitution. |
Benchmark:
SS.7.C.1.7 Content Complexity: Level 2/Skills and Concepts Describe how the Constitution limits the powers of government through separation of powers and checks and balances. |
Task 1: Three Branches Review Chart
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Click on the file to the right titled "Three Branches Review" and FINISH this chart in your writing folder. Use your prior knowledge from class, the readings below, your assignments from your writing folder, or a general internet search to fill out the chart.
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When you are done, ask me for an answer key to check your chart for errors...
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Task 2: Checks and Balances
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Click on the file to the right titled "Checks and Balances Chart" and create this chart in your writing folder. Use the readings above or image below, your assignments from your writing folder, your study guide, or a general internet search to fill out the chart.
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**(this assignment is found on Page 9 of your study guide...if you have it on you then just complete it there and not in your spiral)
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When you're finished...
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Directions:
1. Play any of the following iCivics games: Branches of Power, Lawcraft, Executive Command, Court Quest, or Supreme Decision. 2. Summarize any instances of "Checks and Balances" while you play. 3. When you finish, work on your study guide |
