Branches of Government

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Branches of Government

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• Grade 3

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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.

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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.

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Three Branches

• The legislative, executive, and judicial are the
  three major branches of government.
  

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Legislative Branch

• The legislative branch is made up of Congress.
• The Congress is made of the House of
  Representatives and Senate.

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Executive Branch

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

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Judicial Branch

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

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Sources

• Bens Guide to U.S. Government for Kids

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Writing Activity

• Write a paragraph using three facts about the
  branches of government.