Rule Keeper

This passage explains how laws are created and enforced under the system of checks and balances. Congress writes laws, the President approves or vetoes them, and the Supreme Court can review them for constitutionality. It gives examples of how the branches challenge one another. President Eisenhower enforcing desegregation with federal troops shows this system in action. The passage emphasizes why following rules protects fairness.

Students improve comprehension by following the step-by-step lawmaking process. Vocabulary grows through words like “veto,” “enforce,” and “unconstitutional.” This type of passage builds critical thinking as students evaluate real-life examples. Reading about challenges in enforcing laws also develops problem-solving skills. Overall, it strengthens their ability to read nonfiction systematically and carefully.