Introduction
Did you know that our government is divided into 3 branches?
Did you know that each branch has a specific role to play in governing our country?
Did you know that no one branch can assume total control over the other?
In this lesson on the branches of government you will learn:
- How our government is set up
- What each branch of government does
- Who the key players are in each branch
- How each branch affects the other
By the end of this lesson you will understand and explain basic principles of the United States's Government.
Download three copies of the following graphic organizer and use one for each branch of government. Do not worry about finishing this lesson in one session. You will be given more time to work on it.
