Lesson 8: Executive Branch Notes, lecture, crash course and notes quiz
Duration of Days: 3
Lesson Objective
Students will investigate Section II of the Constitution, students will identify roles and powers of the President, Students will analyze the growth in Presidential power
What role does the Executive branch play in the federal government?
CG.Civ.1.a. Distinguish between the functions of local, state, tribal, and national governments in
response to challenges (e.g., court decisions, executive orders, legislation, sovereignty,
states’ rights).
CG.Eco.9.a. Describe the roles of the executive branch in developing and implementing economic
policies in the United States (e.g., Department of the Treasury, Federal Reserve Board,
Internal Revenue Service).
DOK 2
n/a
students will be assessed based upon in class discussion as well as their notes quizzes.