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Legislative Branch: Congress

Last Time: Ratifying the Constitution

Up Next: the Three Branches

This Video: the Legislative Branch - Congress

This Video: the Legislative Branch - Congress

Benchmark: SS.7.C.3.3. Illustrate the structure and function (three branches of government established in Articles I, II, and III with corresponding powers) of government in the United States as established in the Constitution. SS.7.C.3.8 Analyze the structure, functions, and processes of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

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Congress Structure & Powers Review

Congress Structure & Powers Review

Congress Structure & Powers Review

Congress Structure & Powers Review

Congress Structure & Powers Review

Congress Structure & Powers Review

Congress Structure & Powers Review

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