American Government

American Government- Final Assignment Name

Directions: Students will create the three branches for the federal and state government using Inspiration. This assignment is worth 71 pts.

Step 1:
* First bubble should be U.S. Government

Step 2
* The Legislative Branch makes federal laws and a picture
* Congress
* House of Representatives- list 2 powers
* Senate-list 2 powers

Step 3
The Executive Branch enforces federal laws and a picture
Vice President and Name
President and Name- list 2 powers
Cabinet- list all 15 departments

Step 4
The Judicial Branch interprets federal laws and a picture
U.S. Supreme Court
Choose one landmark case we studied and make that a bubble along with what rule it established. Cannot use my example: Miranda v. Arizona – established that police have to inform suspects of their rights before questioning.
Under U.S. Supreme Court list the name of the Chief Justice and the names of the 8 associate justices.
U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. District Court

Bens Guide to Government: http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
Use this website for Steps 1-4 (50pts)

Step 5:
Make a new Bubble that is not connected to the Federal Government that says the Maryland Government

Step 6:
The MD Legislative Branch makes state laws and a picture
MD General Assembly
MD House of Delegates
MD Senate

Step 7
The MD Executive Branch enforces state laws and a picture
Governor and Name- list 2 powers
Lieutenant Governor and Name
Chief of Staff

Step 8
The MD Judicial Branch interprets state laws and a picture
MD Court of Appeals
MD Court of Special Appeals
MD Circuit Court
MD District Court

Go to http://www.maryland.gov/
For steps 5-8 (21pts)