High School Resource

U.S. Constitution – Checks and Balances by ECSDM

At the end of this lesson students will be able to identify and describe the system of checks and balances as well as create and provide examples of checks placed on the various branches of government.

Related NY State Academic Standards: SS.11.2.c.3, SS.11.2.d, SS.C.1.1B and more!

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