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1. Teacher’s GuideOne Big Party?Time Needed:Learning Objectives Students will be able to:1-2 class periods  Identify and describe the five functions of politicalMaterials…

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1.CIVICS TODAY: Chapter 8 Congress2. Throughout the next few weeks we will be taking a closer look at the Constitution and how it developed the ideas of Checks and Balances…

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