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American Constitutional Government

Virginia SOL CE.2

Analyze how American constitutional government functions at the national level.

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What students need to be able to do

  • Describe the structure and powers of the national government (three branches).
  • Explain the legislative branch and the lawmaking process as outlined in Article I of the U.S. Constitution.
  • Explain the role and powers of the executive branch as outlined in Article II of the U.S. Constitution.
  • Explain the role and powers of the judicial branch as outlined in Article III of the U.S. Constitution.
  • Explain the principle of separation of powers and the operation of checks and balances.