Activity 2.2: Three Branches of Government
Read and watch the videos and articles below to learn more about the Three Branches of Government. As you learn about the Three Branches think about the purpose and power of each.
Videos
Ted Talk: How power is divided in the United States
School House Rocks - Three Ring Circus
Articles
Kids.gov - Three Branches of Government
Ben’s Guide: Branches of Government
Complete the graphic organizer as you view the videos and articles. To get a copy of the graphic organizer, click on the Three Branches of Government Graphic Organizer and go to "File" and "Make a copy". Rename the document with your first initial and last name. Remember to share your document with your teacher.
Three Branches of Government
Legislative | Executive | Judicial | |
What do they do? | |||
Powers | |||
Who are the Leaders | |||
How are leaders chosen? | |||
Example of check and balance on legislative branch | |||
Example of check and balance on executive branch | |||
Example of check and balance on judicial branch |
When you have completed the graphic organizer, answer the questions below as an online text assignment. Click on “Add submission” and write your answers to these questions. When you are finished, click on “Save changes”.
Questions: