Clarifications
Clarification 1: Students will examine the role of the judicial branch in terms of its relationship with the legislative and executive branches of the government.
Clarification 2: Students will describe the role of the Supreme Court and lesser federal courts.
Clarification 3: Students will explain what Article III says about judicial tenure, appointment and salaries.
Clarification 4: Students will describe the powers delegated to the courts by Article III including, but not limited to, treason, jurisdiction and trial by jury.
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This Grades 9-12 Civics Family Guide provides some ideas and activities to support civics education when at home, out and about, and in the community. The activities provided align to the civics learning benchmarks within Standard 3 at these grade levels.
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