6th - Chapter 13: Structure, Powers, and Functions of the U.S. Government Assess
The U.S. Constitution is the foundation of our government. It was written in 1787 to create a system that would protect people's rights and prevent any one person or group from having too much power. The Constitution introduced important ideas like the rule of law, limited government, and the separation of powers among three branches. These ideas help keep our government fair and balanced. In this activity, you will answer questions and analyze sources to better understand how the Constitution shapes the way our government works.
Group 1
Answer the following short answer questions using your own words. Think about how the Constitution changed the way the U.S. government works.
Question 1a
Why were three branches of government created in the U.S. Constitution?
Group 2
Use the diagram and your own knowledge to answer the following extended response question. Be sure to make a claim about how separation of powers and checks and balances affect the U.S. government. Support your answer with evidence from the diagram and what you have learned.
Source 2.1
This diagram shows the three branches of the U.S. government and how each branch can check the powers of the others. For example, the President can veto laws passed by Congress, Congress can override a veto, and the Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional.
Question 2a
How do separation of powers and checks and balances affect the U.S. government? Make a claim and support it with evidence from the diagram and your own knowledge.
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