National Government

The founding fathers divided powers of government between different layers- national and state powers. In this unit, we will look at the three branches of the national government- the Executive (President), Legislative (US Congress), and Judicial (Courts) branches will be explored, with emphasis on the first two branches.

Vocabulary Practice 1-20

Review Games:

Checks and Balances

Three Branches of Government

Separation of Powers

Branches of Government

Vocabulary Practice 1-30

The Constitution explains the powers of each branch of government. Click here to see it.

How Laws are Made (Reading)

End of Unit Review:

Rags to Riches- Branches of Government

Legislative Branch Quiz