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 * Lesson 2 - Division and Balance of Governmental Powers**

• system of checks and balances - division and allocation of the powers of government between its various branches • impeachment case - trying a government official for misconduct in office • political party - private organization of citizens who select and promote candidates for public office • amendment - change or alteration • democracy - governmental system in which citizens vote directly to decide issues • republic - governmental system in which citizens elect representatives to decide issues • sovereignty - freedom from external control • interstate commerce - trade and other commercial intercourse between or among businesses in different states • intrastate commerce - commerce conducted wholly within one state ||
 * **Important Terms for this Lesson:**

Working with a partner, students will research a federal agency and report on the Power of the agency. Reports can be either a typed report in essay form, a short PowerPoint Presentation, or a video response. In the artifact produced, students will give the agency, when it was formed, why it was formed, who the current secretary of the agency is, and list the powers of the agency.
 * Guided Practice Assignment (to be done in class):**