Different Jobs in Government
Identifying that different parts of government have different jobs, such as making laws, putting laws into action, and making sure laws are fair, without using the term 'separation of powers'.
Key Questions
- Differentiate some different jobs that people in government do.
- Explain why it is a good idea for different people to have different jobs in government.
- Assess how these different jobs help our country run smoothly.
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