Tribal Governments in the United States

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🎯 Your mission

Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.

⚡ The twist

A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.

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During emergencies, governments coordinate responses across all levels. Federal agencies like FEMA provide resources while state and local officials manage ground operations.

Key facts

Remember these

1Citizens elect representatives to make laws.
2The U.S. has three branches of government.
3The Constitution was written in 1787.

Then & Now

🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.

Question 1 of 2

What is the Constitution?

How sure?😐 maybe

Question 2 of 2

What are checks and balances?

How sure?😐 maybe

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You got 0 of 2 right.

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