Benchmark 3-C
Compare political philosophies and concepts of government that became the foundation for the American revolution and the United States government:
#2 Standard with Test Specifications:
Understand the structure and function of New Mexico government as created by the New Mexico constitution and how it supports local, tribal, and federal governments.
Specifications:
● Identify the system of checks and balances in state government
● Understand that reservations are sovereign nations
Sample Question:
Who determines the structure and function of Tribal governments?
A. the Congress
B. the Supreme Court
C. each Native American tribe *
D. the New Mexico state government
Checks and Balances Constitution Lesson for Kids - Schoolhouse Rock
Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances: Crash Course Government and Politics #3
How Independent Are Native American Reservations?
Understanding Native American Sovereignty
"Unless you're Native American, you came from someplace else."