Lesson 61 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareThe Cabinet and Executive Departments
Landmark Supreme Court cases shaped American law: Brown v.
🎯 Your mission
Decide what YOU would do in their shoes.
⚡ The twist
Not voting is also a vote.
Mind = Blown
🤯 In ancient Athens, 'democracy' only included about 10% of the people.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
Landmark Supreme Court cases shaped American law: Brown v. Board (1954) ended school segregation; Miranda v. Arizona (1966) established the right to hear your rights upon arrest.
Key Facts
The U.S. has three branches of government.
The Constitution was written in 1787.
Checks and balances limit power.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2How many branches does the U.S. government have?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Watch a town meeting or council clip on YouTube for 5 minutes.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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The Cabinet and Executive Departments
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