Exploring the Branches of Government
5th Grade•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can name the three branches of government and describe their roles.
Key Concepts
The three main branches of the U.S. government are the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
The Legislative branch makes laws, the Executive branch enforces laws, and the Judicial branch interprets laws.
The Legislative branch is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?
2. Which branch of government is headed by the President?
3. What are the two parts of the Legislative Branch?
...and 4 more questions
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