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Inquiring minds should want to know…
What are the three branches of government?
Why do we need three branches?
Who are the leaders of the three branches of government?
What are the roles of the three branches of government?
How do the branches work together?
Why three branches?
Limitation of Powers –
Separation of Powers –
Checks & Balances –
Reduce Control
Divide Control
Share Control
Branches of Government
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Senate Senators/2 per state House of RepresentativesRepresentatives/based on population
Originate a bill, get a majority vote from all of Congress, get the President to approve – bill becomes a law
Legislative Branch
Congress
Responsible for making laws
Elected and serves for no more than two consecutive 4-year terms, appoints members of the President’s cabinet
Commander-in-chief of the armed forces, deals with other countries, veto power
Executive BranchExecutive Branch
The President
Responsible for enforcing laws
Judicial Judicial BranchBranch
Supreme Court
Responsible for interpreting the laws
Appointed by the President, highest court, there are 9 total members, serve a lifetime term
Overrule decisions made by lower courts, determine actions made by the President or Congress unconstitutional
ReviewBranches of Government
Legislative Branch
Congress makes laws
Executive Branch
The President enforces laws
Judicial Branch
The Supreme Court
interprets laws
Lesson Small Group ActivityChecks & Balances Chart
In small groups using notes taken from the presentation, students will complete a chart covering the powers of the branches of government.
Lesson Center ActivityLawmaker Journaling
Students will think of a law they feel needs to be added and write a letter to their congressman making their request, being sure to include facts to support their reasons why.
Now you tell me… How does our
Government work?