Social Studies
U.S. Checks and Balances (Ages 9-14)
Learn how the U.S. government works to keep power to the people.
Nelson Vargas, J.D. Professor
344 total reviews for this teacher
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Completed by 37 learners
9-14
year old learners
4th-7th
US Grade Level
1-8
learners per class
$20
Charged upfront
Meets once
55 minute class
Available times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
The United States has no king, no monarch, no Tsar. The framers of the U.S. government created a system of checks on government power by separating that power among the 3 branches of government. Come explore the origins of the separation of powers doctrine. The class will apply real world examples of how that separation works. We’ll examine how these checks have affected issues such as civil rights, immigration, and the ability to wage war. We’ll look at the impeachment process and learn how...
You'll learn about the origins of the separation of powers doctrine. You will learn how checks and balances work. Students will learn how the doctrine was put in place by our framers and how it has been implemented.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
55 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
There are no inappropriate or sensitive materials for the course.
We will be referring to the U.S. Constitution and the Federalist Papers. Students will not need to get copies of either.
Teacher
Nelson Vargas, J.D. ProfessorLaw, social studies, history, and civics teacher
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United States344 total reviews
507 completed classes
About Me
I am a judge, former federal prosecutor, policy counsel, and college and law school professor. My bachelor's degree is from the State University of New York at Albany in Political Science and History, with a minor in Economics. I also earned a...
