A lesson that explains the role of checks and balances in U.S. system of government. Students will describe the process of selecting justices for the Supreme Court, will examine past Supreme Court cases, and will discuss how the Supreme Court impacts citizens.

Concepts

checks and balances

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Additional Tags

lesson plans, presidential appointments, pbs, supreme court confirmations, supreme court nominations, supreme court nominees

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)