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Social Studies & Civics β€’ Founding of a Nation & Civics

Three Branches of Government

Learn how the legislative, executive, and judicial branches divide power.

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Learning Goals

  • βœ“Identify the three branches of government.
  • βœ“Explain the main job of each branch.
  • βœ“Describe why checks and balances matter.

Mini Lesson

  1. 1The Constitution organizes the federal government.
  2. 2The legislative branch makes laws.
  3. 3The executive branch carries out laws.
  4. 4The judicial branch interprets laws.
  5. 5Checks and balances help prevent one branch from having too much power.
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Interactive Activities

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Activity 1term-match

Branch Job Match

Question

Which branch interprets laws?

Instruction

Choose the correct branch.

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Exit Ticket

Why does the government have three branches?

Show Suggested Answer

To divide power and create checks and balances.

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