SS10.7C.5
Compare duties and functions of members of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Alabama’s local and state governments and of the national government. (Alabama)
Compare duties and functions of members of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Alabama’s local and state governments and of the national government. (Alabama)
Unpacked Content
UP:SS10.7C.5
Vocabulary
- branches: executive, legislative, judicial
- duties
- functions
- organization
- jurisdiction
- federal
- districts
- separation of powers
- checks and balances
Knowledge
- The functions of each of the three branches of the Federal Government and the three branches of Alabama's government.
- The functions of the local government.
- The organizational structure of local, state and Federal Courts.
Skills
- Locate state and federal political districts and geographic districts in Alabama on a map.
- Cite evidence in primary source documents to support important concepts of American Government.
Understanding
- The structure of government at the federal and state level and the unique duties and functions of each are set forth by the U.S. and Alabama Constitutions.