Exploring the Branches of Government
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Objective
I can name the three branches of government and describe their roles.
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Warm-up video
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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The three main branches of the U.S. government are the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
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The Legislative branch makes laws, the Executive branch enforces laws, and the Judicial branch interprets laws.
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The Legislative branch is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
7 questions
What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?
Which branch of government is headed by the President?
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“Name the three branches of the U.S. government and describe the main job of each branch.”
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