Use this Activity to Explore Separation of Powers with your Students

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** Exploring Presidential Powers ([link removed]) : Separation of Power ([link removed])
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February 21 marks Presidents’ Day, the federal holiday during which Americans commemorate the service of their past executives. One of the most important powers that the Constitution grants the President of the United States is the power as commander-in-chief over all armed forces. In 1917, President Woodrow Wilson gave a speech to Congress asking it to declare war on Germany. How did this speech reflect the roles the executive and legislature play in our constitutional system? How did the U.S. entry into war reflect the constitutional principle of separation of powers?
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For the next two weeks, we're asking students to weigh in on "W ([link removed]) hat is the President's role in our constitutional system? ([link removed]) " The top answer for each side will win a $25 gift card and the chance to win the grand prize of $1,000 at the end of the school year. You could also win $25 and BRI swag as a referring teacher so encourage your students to submit their answers by March 3rd!

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Check out our Presidents Day playlist ([link removed]) that includes more than 20 lessons and activities, videos, and our P ([link removed]) residents and the Constitution ([link removed]) resource.


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Documents of Freedom ([link removed]) is our primary source-based curriculum that covers history, government, and economics topics in a way that will excite your students more than a traditional textbook. In this second unit, ([link removed]) students are given an overview of the entire course as well as an introduction to the Founding principles and virtues necessary for a successful constitutional republic.
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Encourage your students to enter our We the Students Essay Contest ([link removed]) ! This year's question is "How does an understanding of natural rights and respect build a free society?" The top prize includes $7,500 and a scholarship to Constitutional Academy this summer in Washington, DC. Essays are due by April 15th.

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