Examining+the+Balance+of+Power

Objectives:

 * explain how checks and balances work
 * research current events of checks and balances to evaluate the checks and balances system
 * apply knowledge of checks and balances to scenarios

Lesson:
1. Complete the checks and balances system chart below. Various governmental powers are listed. Identify the branch doing the checking and the branch being checked. More than one answer is possible per section.



2. Research recent events of checks and balances on the internet. On your wiki, explain the following:
 * The bill/law/court case/power that is being checked
 * which branch is doing the checking and why
 * Paste the link to the website you found to your Unit 1 page on your wiki

Summarize: Why is the system of checks and balances important to our government?

3. Complete the balance of power scenarios. Determine whether the legislative, executive, or judicial branch of government is responsible for taking action.