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Freedom of Speech, Rights

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=The Powers of Government= Self-Paced Lesson Portfolio
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Notes: Write down some ideas about why you think it's important to divide responsibilities among different branches of government.
legislative branch has to pass bills and make laws Executibe includes president and carrying ouy laws judicial decisions about the meaning of laws

Results for Multiple-choice Quiz:
2 out of 3 correct 1. John Adams divided the power of the Massachusetts government so it would not be controlled by: a. An aristocracy. John Adams felt that power needed to be shared to prevent another aristocracy—that is, when the wealthiest people hold all the power. b. Congress. c. Britain. 2. The video says that Adams wanted an "independent judiciary." This means he wanted: a. The president to be part of the Supreme Court. b. The courts to decide their cases without worrying about what politicians or the other branches of government wanted. Adams wanted the courts to make the best decisions they could, without any influence from the legislative or executive branches. c. People to support the Independent Party. 3. Which of these ideas was NOT part of Adams' plan? a. The legislative branch is made up of two groups.b. The judicial branch is independent of the other two branches. c. Once the legislative branch passes a bill, the executive branch can't stop it from becoming law. Adams gave the executive branch the power to check the legislative branch. When the legislative branch passes a bill, the president can sign it into law or veto (reject) it.

Notes: In your own words, write down what you think the phrase "checks and balances" means.
the presidents can veto before it becomes a law only pass the bill two-thirds of the members congress vote for it president create national budget

Results for Match It!:
4 out of 4 correct After they freed themselves from Britain, Americans set up a government that called for the separation of power. Correct answer: separation The three branches of the U.S. government share the responsibilities of running the nation. Correct answer: responsibilities The legislative branch of the government, Congress, is made up of representatives from each state. Correct answer: representatives One of the jobs that Congress performs is to oversee commerce, which is the trading of goods and services. Correct answer: commerce