The Legislative Branch of Government
This item is included in the following series/curriculum: Just the Facts Series - American Government
- Grade Level: Upper Elementary (4-6)-Senior High (10-12)
- Subjects: History
- Produced By: Cerebellum Corporation
- Year: 2004
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Running Time: 50m
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The Constitution of the United States established three distinct branches of Government - the Executive, the Legislative and the Judicial. Our founding fathers, in their wisdom, formed this division of government to establish the principle of separation of powers. This creates an internal system of checks and balances designed to protect citizens from capricious or tyrannical actions of government. Discover important insight about the inner workings of the combined houses, Congress, including how laws are made, the role and power of committees, the influence of special interest groups and lobbyists, and the checks and balances that exist between the two houses and political parties. Noted educators and elected officials share their insight o this very important facet of American political science.