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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 2016

Page

13

Separation of Powers in the Constitutional Convention

The 1787 Philadelphia convention began May 25 with a plan to create a strong national government while avoiding concentrated power. Delegates adopted separation of powers, drawing on state constitutions that split government into three branches, led by Congress and the Senate.

Philadelphia U.S

Structure of government articles overview

Article II outlines executive duties including enforcing laws, commander in chief role, appointments, treaties, and vetoes. Article III describes the judicial branch with the Supreme Court interpreting laws and ensuring constitutional compliance. Checks and balances limit each branch to prevent overreach.

Hidden words puzzle on separation of powers terms

Readers search a grid for terms like EXECUTIVE, FREEDOM, GOVERNMENT, JUDICIAL, LAW, LIMIT, LEGISLATIVE, PRESIDENT, VETO. Some appear backward or diagonally and letters may repeat. E K

Checks and balances across U S government

The Constitution designers created three branches with overlapping powers to limit each other. Congress can pass laws, the president can veto, and a veto can be overridden by a two thirds vote. The Supreme Court can strike laws as unconstitutional after passage. Voters also balance power through elections for Congress and the presidency.

Congress House Senate Supreme Court

What Are the Three Branches of Government Books

A library feature lists two works for young readers about U.S. government. Benjamin Richmond’s What Are the Three Branches of the Government and Michael Burgan’s The Branches of the U S Government are highlighted for study and discussion.

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Pickle Pun Sparks Card Game Banter

Paul and Patty trade quips as Pam jokes about a cucumber needing legal help. Parker notes the cucumber was in a pickle, sparking light humor at the table.

Paul Patty Pam Parker

Eco Note Encourages Tree Planting and Branch Knowledge

The note states Americans use seven trees yearly for paper and wood and explains trees absorb carbon dioxide. It invites family participation to plant one or two trees and suggests following newspaper articles about the three branches of government.

Teachers: For standards based activities to accompany this feature

The note directs teachers to visit bbs am universal dot com for teaching guides and standards based activity suggestions to accompany the feature.

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