The Three Branches of Government
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Subject Area: Social Studies | Grade Level: 4
Lesson Length: 15 minutes or less
Keywords/Tags: Three Branches of Government, Government, Executive, Legislative, Judicial, President, Congress, Supreme Court, Laws
Lesson Description: In this lesson, students will learn about the three branches of government: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial and how each branch interacts with the other.

  • Other SS4CG3.a Describe how the three branches of government interact with each other (checks and balances and separation of powers), and how they relate to local, state, and federal government.
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Video : Three Branches of Government
Instructions: Please watch the video as many times as you would like. Pay special attention to the three branches and their specific jobs. Consider the following questions as you watch the video: Why do we need the branches of government? What would happen if one of the branches did not exist? How do the branches of government impact our local community where we live?
Description: Learn about the three branches of government and how they interact with one another.
Quiz : The Three Branches of Government Quiz
Instructions: Please complete the following quiz.
Question #1

Which of the three branches of govement is responsible for making laws? 

Question #2

Which of the three branches of govement is responsible for enforcing laws? 

 

Question #3

Which of the three branches of govement is responsible for making sure the laws are fair and just? 

 

Question #4

Which branch does the President serve?

Question #5

Which branch does the Supreme Court serve?

Question #6

Which branch does Congress serve?

Question #7
True or False: When a bill is vetoed, it means it has been rejected. 
Question #8
True or False: A bill cannot become a law until the Judicial branch approves it. 
Question #9
How do the three branches of govement rely on each other?
Question #10
Which branch do you think is the most important and why? 
Description: Show what you know about the branches of government!
Resources : Additional Learning Resources
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.
Government Drag and Drop
Drag and drop the different jobs and roles that each branch has.
Tell Me More: What Are The Three Branches?
Read more interesting facts about the three branches of government.
School House Rock: Government
Learn about the three branches of government with School House Rock
Three Branches Rap
Test your rap skills while learning about our government.
Branches of Power
Create and run your own government.