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Clarification 1: Students will examine the processes of the executive branch (e.g., executive order, veto, appointments).
Clarification 2: Students will compare and contrast executive authority at the local, state and national levels.
Clarification 3: Students will explain the function of administrative agencies (e.g., advise, make regulations, enforce law and regulations).
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Original Student Tutorials Social Studies - Civics - Grades 6-8
Learn more about how the President of the United States is elected, and what the Electoral College is, in this two-part interactive tutorial.
This is part 1 in a two-part series. Click HERE to open Part 2.
Learn more about how the President of the United States is elected, and what the Electoral College is, in this two-part interactive tutorial.
This is part 2 in a two-part series. Click HERE to open Part 1.
In this interactive tutorial, you'll examine the powers and workings of the three branches of our federal government. You'll learn what Congress, the President, and the Supreme Court really do. Enjoy!
In this interactive tutorial, explore the state government of Florida and learn how its three branches are modeled after those in the federal government.
Learn how to identify the three branches of the federal government as established by the Constitution of the United States. In this interactive tutorial, you will also learn to identify the structure and function of each branch of government.
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Original Student Tutorials
Learn more about how the President of the United States is elected, and what the Electoral College is, in this two-part interactive tutorial.
This is part 2 in a two-part series. Click HERE to open Part 1.
Type: Original Student Tutorial
Learn more about how the President of the United States is elected, and what the Electoral College is, in this two-part interactive tutorial.
This is part 1 in a two-part series. Click HERE to open Part 2.
Type: Original Student Tutorial
In this interactive tutorial, you'll examine the powers and workings of the three branches of our federal government. You'll learn what Congress, the President, and the Supreme Court really do. Enjoy!
Type: Original Student Tutorial
In this interactive tutorial, explore the state government of Florida and learn how its three branches are modeled after those in the federal government.
Type: Original Student Tutorial
Learn how to identify the three branches of the federal government as established by the Constitution of the United States. In this interactive tutorial, you will also learn to identify the structure and function of each branch of government.
Type: Original Student Tutorial
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This Grade 7 Civics Family Guide provides some ideas and activities to support civics education when at home, out and about, and in the community. The activities provided align to the civics learning benchmarks within Standard 3 at this grade level.
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