Grade 11 ยท Social Studies Video Lesson
Government. The student understands the changing relationships among the three branches of the federal government Video Lesson
Curriculum-aligned Grade 11 Social Studies lesson video for Government. The student understands the changing relationships among the three branches of the federal government. Use it for classroom preview, instruction support, or home review.
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Curriculum-aligned Grade 11 Social Studies lesson video for Government. The student understands the changing relationships among the three branches of the federal government. Use it for classroom preview, instruction support, or home review.
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Video Learning Notes
This lesson examined how key events like the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, the War Powers Act, Roosevelt's court-packing plan, and the 2000 presidential election changed the relationships among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Students learned that these events illustrate the dynamic nature of checks and balances and the ongoing negotiation of power within the federal government.
Learning Goals
- Describe how the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution and the War Powers Act influenced the relationship between the legislative and executive branches of government.
- Evaluate the impact of interactions among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, including Franklin D. Roosevelt's attempt to increase the number of Supreme Court justices and the presidential election of 2000.
Curriculum Context
Grade: Grade 11
Subject: Social Studies
Curriculum: TEKS