Introduction
Our Founding Fathers wanted to form a government that did not give any one person too much authority or control over the nation. Our nation's government is divided into three separate branches; executive, legislative, and judicial. Each branch has its own responsibilities to ensure that the rights of the citizens are protected. Although each branch has its own responsibilities, the three branches must work together. This is done through a system called checks and balances. A branch may use its powers to check the powers of the other two in order to maintain a balance of power.
As a group, you will research the three branches of government; what each branch is responsible for, how they check and balance each other, etc. Your group will then create a poster to present to the class to inform them about the three branches of government.
Task
Your task for this assignment is to enhance your knowledge of one of the three branches of government, through research and teamwork. You will be able to identify the three branches, their duties, responsibilities, who represents each branch, and how each branch uses checks and balances. You will finally create a poster, aligned with the rubric, that your group feels best represents our nation's three branches of government.
You and your partner(s) will then present the information to your group in order to teach them about your particular branch of government.
Process
Process:
Your group of 6-8 must follow these steps in the order that they are listed to be able to complete the task correctly.
1. Each member needs to get into pairs. If you need a group of three you may do so. In your group, you and your partner needs to decide on a branch of government (Legislative, Executive, or Judicial) that the two of you would like to research.
2. Once each pair has been assigned a branch of government, you and your partner will begin your research.
3. Each member should only use the links that are listed below their branch of government for their research.
4. Each member should answer these following essential questions about their branch of government.