Three branches of the U.S. Government
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Subject Area: Social Studies | Grade Level: 4
Lesson Length: 30 minutes
Keywords/Tags: three branches of government, checks and balances
Lesson Description: In this lesson, students will learn about the three branches of the government. This includes the jobs and powers that each branch has, as well as the concept of checks and balances and how it is important to our government.

  • SS.4.C.3.1 Identify the three branches (Legislative, Judicial, Executive) of government in Florida and the powers of each.
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Video : Branches of Government
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.
Description: In this video, Tim and Moby will talk to you about the three branches of the U.S Government!
Quiz : Three branches of the U.S. Government
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1

Which branch of the govement does the president belong to?

Question #2
Checks and balances gives the president more powers than the other branches of govement.
Question #3

What branch of the govement does Congress belong to?

Question #4
Is the House of Representative under the judicial branch of govement?
Question #5
How many Senate members does each State have?
Question #6
The president can serve up to two terms.
Question #7
When Congress makes a law, does the president have the power to tu down the law?
Question #8

The Judicial branch is- 

Question #9
Supreme court judges serve for only 4 years.
Question #10
Can Congress remove the president from office through impeachment?
Description: After watching the video as many times as needed, answer the following questions about the U.S government.
Resources : How is power divided in the United States government?
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How is power divided in the United States government?

Description: Extra video on the three branches of the government.