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Unit 3: The Legislative Branch

6 Lessons
12 Activities
2 Essays

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 Objectives:  

  • Students will analyze the purpose and role of the legislature in the Constitution.
  • Students will explore the distinct constitutional responsibilities of the House and the Senate and how these differences affect the decisions representatives make.
  • Students will analyze key Supreme Court cases, including Baker v. Carr (1962) and Shaw v. Reno (1993), that have shaped redistricting and representation in Congress.
  • Students will explain the process and importance of consensus building in self-governance.

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