4th quarter BHS Civics TARGETS

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1.      I can compare and contrast the qualification and terms of the following positions: Representative, Senator, President and Supreme Court Justice.

2.      I can compare and contrast the powers of the House and of the Senate.

3.      I can describe expansion of powers of the executive branch.

4.      I can list the distinct powers of each branch of government.

5.      I can give an example of how the Constitution provides that no one branch of government becomes too powerful. 

6.      I can explain how the amendment process reflects the idea of federalism.

7.      I can identify content in the Illinois Constitution that reflects it’s relatively young age. 

8.      I can compare and contrast the powers of the executive and judicial branches of the US government and Illinois government.

9.      I can identify ways in which local government can affect me.

10.  I can compare and contrast the legislative branch of the US government and the Illinois government.