Unit 2 covers The Branches of the Federal Government.
It is broken down into four (4) major categories:
Congress
The American Presidency
The Federal Judiciary
The Federal Bureaucracy
Each of these categories have their separate lessons and handouts.
It is broken down into four (4) major categories:
Congress
The American Presidency
The Federal Judiciary
The Federal Bureaucracy
Each of these categories have their separate lessons and handouts.
SECTION 1 - CONGRESS
The first lesson and handout covers Representation in Congress and it is the first of three handouts on the subject of Congress. This is followed by an in-depth look at the Organization and Legislation of Congress.
A major role of Congress, as confirmed in the Constitution, is seen in this handout called Congress and the Budget. The final handout for this section covers Congressional Behavior and Partisanship.
A major role of Congress, as confirmed in the Constitution, is seen in this handout called Congress and the Budget. The final handout for this section covers Congressional Behavior and Partisanship.
SECTION 2 - EXECUTIVE - THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY
This somewhat lengthy handout called The American Presidency covers the powers granted to the president plus the checks on presidential power. The final handout for this section is The Modern Presidency and it includes a discussion of the January 6th insurrection.
SECTION 3 - THE FEDERAL JUDICIARY
This handout on The Federal Judiciary covers an overview of the judicial system with special focus on politics, power, and the Supreme Court. It is an extensive document but essential for the course to be fully understood.
SECTION 4 - THE FEDERAL BUREAUCRACY
This is the last handout for the unit covering The Federal Bureaucracy and it discusses the carrying out of the day-to-day functions of the government.