Tribal Governments in the United States

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Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.

⚡ The twist

Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.

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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

1The Bill of Rights has 10 amendments.
2Citizens elect representatives to make laws.
3The U.S. has three branches of government.

Then & Now

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Question 1 of 2

Who is the head of the executive branch?

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Question 2 of 2

What does the legislative branch do?

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