Civics 101 – Episode 34: Separation of Powers

Grade
9-12
Lesson Duration

Each podcast episode of Civics 101 gives listeners a non-partisan, topical “refresher course on how American democracy was designed and how it is practiced in the real world.”

Episode 34: The terms Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances are closely related, but not the same. In this episode, learn how the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative branches are separated  - as well as kept in check.

Podcast (14:23): https://www.civics101podcast.org/civics-101-episodes/ep34

Episode Worksheet: https://www.civics101podcast.org/worksheets/ep34-separation-of-powers

 

Source

https://www.civics101podcast.org/episodes/

New Hampshire Public Radio