Branches of US Government

Branches of US Government

Grade 6 · Social Studies · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can explain how the three branches of the U.S. government work separately and together.

Warm-Up Video

TED-Ed · 3:50

How is power divided in the United States government? - Belinda Stutzman

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe a situation where the legislative branch makes a decision, and then explain how the executive branch and the judicial branch would be involved. Describe a situation where the executive branch makes a decision, and then explain how the legislative branch and the judicial branch would be involved.

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