Understandings
Students will understand that...
Unit Essential Question(s)
Unit Benchmarks
SS.7.CG.3.8 Explain the structure, functions, and processes of the executive branch of government
SS.7.CG.3.14 Explain the purpose and function of the Electoral College in electing the President of the United States
Students will...
• Students will examine the processes of the executive branch (e.g., executive order, veto, appointments).
• Students will compare and contrast executive authority at the local, state, and national levels.
• Students will explain the function of administrative agencies (e.g., advise, make regulations, enforce law and regulations).
• Students will explain the origin of the Electoral College and the changes made to it by the 12th Amendment.
Unit Vocabulary
executive branch, president, executive order, veto, appointments, pardon, vice president, U.S. cabinet, administrative agencies, advise, regulations, enforce law & regulations, governor, lieutenant governor, state cabinet, ,mayor
Students will understand that...
- People establish governments to create order, provide security, and accomplish common goals.
- Leaders can bring about change in society.
- Leaders can impact society.
Unit Essential Question(s)
- Why do people create, structure, and change governments?
- What is required of leaders?
Unit Benchmarks
SS.7.CG.3.8 Explain the structure, functions, and processes of the executive branch of government
SS.7.CG.3.14 Explain the purpose and function of the Electoral College in electing the President of the United States
Students will...
• Students will examine the processes of the executive branch (e.g., executive order, veto, appointments).
• Students will compare and contrast executive authority at the local, state, and national levels.
• Students will explain the function of administrative agencies (e.g., advise, make regulations, enforce law and regulations).
• Students will explain the origin of the Electoral College and the changes made to it by the 12th Amendment.
Unit Vocabulary
executive branch, president, executive order, veto, appointments, pardon, vice president, U.S. cabinet, administrative agencies, advise, regulations, enforce law & regulations, governor, lieutenant governor, state cabinet, ,mayor
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