2, 4, 6, 8…Who Knows What's in Article I, Section 8? (or Powers of Congress)
In this lesson, students read Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution and create a poem, rap, cheer, or song that presents the powers of Congress creatively. As a wrap-up, students justify which Congressional powers they believe are most important.

Congressional Powers
In this unit students will develop a fundamental knowledge concerning the powers of the United States Congress, compare the powers of the U.S. legislature with that of another nation, and assess the current role of the Congress with reference to the ideology of the framers of the Constitution.

War-Making: The Use of a Congressional Power
The purpose of this lesson is for the student to understand the sharing of powers between the Executive and Legislative branches in the war-making power. Students will also gain an insight into the events surrounding the declaration of war in 1941 and the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution in 1964.

What in the World Should Congress Do?
Students will use primary sources to decide when they think it is appropriate for Congress to intervene in foreign affairs.

Background on the Patriot Attitude Toward the Monarchy
After completing this lesson students will have an understanding the Founders' reluctance to have a strong executive under the Articles of Confederation as well as their desire to build in checks of executive power under the Constitution.

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
 In this introductory lesson, students will recognize the importance of understanding how the separate powers of the three branches of government work together, in a checks and balances system, to form a single unit of government.

Balancing Three Branches at Once: Our System of Checks and Balances
 In this lesson, students name the three branches of our government and give examples of how each branch can check the others.

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
 In this introductory lesson, students will recognize the importance of understanding how the separate powers of the three branches of government work together, in a checks and balances system, to form a single unit of government.

Aboutpolitics.com
This site offers the latest news concerning politics.

Checks and Balances
This site contains an activity sheet for students.

Ben's
A Guide to U.S. Government.
 

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