Humanities

How the U.S. Government Works

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    6. The U.S. Judicial Branch
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    This lessons gives an overview of the Supreme Court, district courts, and appellate courts—learn about the role of each and how they interact.

    This lessons gives an overview of the Supreme Court, district courts, and appellate courts—learn about the role of each and how they interact.

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    7. U.S. Checks and Balances
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    Learn about the U.S.'s system of checks and balances as this lesson demonstrates specific examples of how each branch has power over the other two.

    Learn about the U.S.'s system of checks and balances as this lesson demonstrates specific examples of how each branch has power over the other two.

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    8. U.S. Federalism
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    The U.S. Constitution requires the national government and the states to share power. This lesson on U.S. federalism explains how the system works.

    The U.S. Constitution requires the national government and the states to share power. This lesson on U.S. federalism explains how the system works.

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