Branches Of Government

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Branches of Government
Write On
Grade 3

Learner Expectation
 Content Standard: 4.0
 Governance establishes structures of power and
authority in order to provide order and stability. Civic
efficacy requires understanding rights and
responsibilities, ethical behavior, and the role of
citizens within their community, nation, and world.
 Learning Expectations:
 4.01 Discuss the structure and purposes of
governance.

In this activity you will:
The student will learn the three
branches of government.
The student will learn the
components of each of government.
The student will write a paragraph
using three facts about the branches
of government.

Three Branches
The legislative, executive, and
judicial are the three major branches
of government.

Legislative Branch
The legislative branch is made up of
Congress.
The Congress is made of the House of
Representatives and Senate.

Executive Branch
The Executive Branch of government is
made of the President and Vice
President.

Judicial Branch
The Judicial Branch of government is
made up of the Supreme Court.

Sources
Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government for Kids

Writing Activity
Write a paragraph using
three facts about the
branches of government.