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Written in 1787, the United States Constitution is a foundational document for our nation. Within it, we can discover why our nation and government operates the way it does today! In this scavenger hunt, we will focus on learning about the checks and balances in power, the separation of power, and what federalism is & why its important to the Constitution.

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Examine the principles and purposes of government articulated in the Preamble and
principles stated in the Constitution, including: the separation of powers, federalism, and
checks and balances. (T.C.A. § 49-6-1028)

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To complete the scavenger hunt, students must:
1. Read through the articles or watch the videos on each sticky
2. Answer the questions
3. Check answers once you complete the entire scavenger hunt. (If needed, add to your answers using a different color text)

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DIRECTIONS: Match the phrases of the Preamble with their meanings.

1) ___ We the people of the United States,
2) ___ in Order to form a more perfect Union,
3) ___ establish Justice,
4) ___ insure domestic Tranquility
5) ___ provide for the common defense,
6) ___promote the general Welfare,
7) ____ and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity,
8) ___ do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America.

a. Work together to defend the nation
b. Keep peace within our country
c.  Protect freedom for ourselves and future generations
d. The citizens of the United States
e. Protect rights
f. What is good for everyone
g. In order to form a better country
h. Create and approve this constitution

https://classroomweb.pusd11.net/sites/ryates/History%20Resources/Preamble%20to%20the%20Constitution%20for%20kids.pdf

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1. What power does the President have?

2. What is the line of presidency if the current president becomes incapacitated, resigns, dies, or is removed from office?

3. What power does the President have when Congress tries to pass a bill?

4.What does executive order allow the president to do? And who has power to overturn an executive order?

5. Who elects the president?

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What Is the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government? | History

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1. What two major things are the legislative branch responsible for?

2. Which House has a number of representatives based on the size of each state?

3. Which House of Congress has a set number of individuals per state to ensure proportional representation?

4. Name at least two primary roles of a Congressman.

5. Which House casts the deciding vote when there is no majority in the electoral college for one of the presidential candidates?

6. Who serves as the head of the Senate?

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What Is the Legislative Branch of the U.S. Government? | History

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https://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-check-balance

1. Which branch can veto the laws passed by the legislative branch? And which branch can override the veto of the president with enough votes?

2. Which branch can declare the laws passed by the legislative branch as unconstitutional?

3.  Which branch has the power to approve Presidential nominations, control the budget, and impeach the president?

4. Which branch can declare executive orders to which the judicial branch decides if its constitutional?

5. Which branch interprets laws?

6. Which branch confirms the President's nomination for judicial positions and can impeach any of those judges?

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The Constitution divided the Government into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. That was an important decision because it gave specific powers to each branch and set up something called checks and balances. Just like the phrase sounds, the point of checks and balances was to make sure no one branch would be able to control too much power, and it created a separation of powers. Here are some examples of how the different branches work together:

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1. Who makes up the Judicial Branch?

2. What is the primary function of the Judicial Branch?

3. How many Supreme Court Justices are there?

4. How do Supreme Court Justices come into power?

5. True or False: The Constitution is very specific on the powers of the Supreme Court.

6. Which court case established the principle of judicial review?

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What Is the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government? | History

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1. What is the definition of federalism?

2. How did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention shape the way we view federalism today?

3. Which Amendment helps define the concept of federalism?

https://kids.kiddle.co/Federalism_in_the_United_States