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Standards Index: Unit 1: PMI-1.A.1

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The powers allocated to Congress, the president, and the courts demonstrate the separation of powers and checks and balances features of the U.S. Constitution.

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Why Supreme Court Confirmations Have Become So Bitter

Students will examine the nomination and confirmation process for Supreme Court Justices and learn why the judges often reveal so little.