Administrative Agencies & the 4th Branch of Government? (Ages 15-18)
The U.S. government has three branches. Are administrative agencies the 4th? Learn all about it in this one-time class!
Erica Gardner (Army, Masters in Law)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(87)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Everyone knows that the U.S. government has three branches - but did you know that many scholars argue that we have a fourth?! In this thorough, one-time course, students will get a brief review of the three branches of government prior to an engaging lecture on administrative agencies: what are they, how do they operate, and what is their role in government? Then, we'll discuss why some experts and scholars, including Supreme Court Justices, believe that administrative agencies have become the unofficial '4th branch of government! Using a mixture of PowerPoint presentation, and class activities, students will hear various perspectives on the so-called 4th branch of government, including true court cases and words from a current Supreme Court Justice. Students will participate in live polls, Q&A's, and other interactive activities, while being encouraged to think critically, ask questions about their system, and consider multiple viewpoints.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of the U.S. federal government, specifically the administrative agencies and their role in government.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Although no controversial debates or discussions will take place, this class does involve upper-level thinking about the inner-workings of government. Students must be mature enough to consider multiple views and new information about their government.
Supply List
Nearpod is a free and easy resource. Students will receive an access code prior to class so that they may join the Nearpod class activities.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
A Republic if You Can Keep It, by Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch
Brookings Institution
DataLab
foreffectivegov.org
Joined May, 2021
5.0
87reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Kaplan University
Bachelor's Degree from Kaplan University
I'm an honorably discharged veteran of the Military Police Corps, a former paralegal with both bachelors and masters degrees in legal studies, and a ghostwriter researching and writing books and other high-end content for attorneys, victims rights advocates, former FBI agents, and more. I have experience working with countless administrative agencies and my knowledge of the legal and government systems is broad and deep. I'm also a homeschool mom of five years with extensive experience teaching high level civics courses to the local homeschool community.
Please feel free to review my profile for more details, or message me with questions! Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
2-8 learners per class
