1. Word cloud
60 seconds
What are the three branches of government?
2. Slide
60 seconds
The U.S. government is divided into three branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The executive branch is responsible for carrying out the laws and is headed by the President of the United States. The legislative branch creates laws, and is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Branches of Government
3. Slide
60 seconds
The U.S. government is divided into three branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The executive branch is responsible for carrying out the laws and is headed by the President of the United States. The legislative branch creates laws, and is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Branches of Government
4. Slide
60 seconds
Legislative Branch: This is the branch of the government that creates laws. It is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Executive Branch: This branch of the government is responsible for carrying out and enforcing laws. It is headed by the President. Judicial Branch: This branch of the government interprets laws and decides if they agree with the Constitution. It is made up of the Supreme Court and other lower courts.
Concepts:
5. Slide
60 seconds
The U.S. government is divided into three branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The executive branch is responsible for carrying out the laws and is headed by the President of the United States. The legislative branch creates laws, and is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Branches of Government
6. Slide
60 seconds
Legislative Branch: This is the branch of the government that creates laws. It is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Executive Branch: This branch of the government is responsible for carrying out and enforcing laws. It is headed by the President. Judicial Branch: This branch of the government interprets laws and decides if they agree with the Constitution. It is made up of the Supreme Court and other lower courts.
Concepts:
7. Slide
60 seconds
The President of the United States is the only government official elected by citizens of all 50 states. The three branches of the U.S. government are the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches. The Legislative branch of the U.S. government is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Did you know?
8. Slide
60 seconds
The U.S. government is divided into three branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The executive branch is responsible for carrying out the laws and is headed by the President of the United States. The legislative branch creates laws, and is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Branches of Government
9. Slide
60 seconds
Legislative Branch: This is the branch of the government that creates laws. It is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Executive Branch: This branch of the government is responsible for carrying out and enforcing laws. It is headed by the President. Judicial Branch: This branch of the government interprets laws and decides if they agree with the Constitution. It is made up of the Supreme Court and other lower courts.
Concepts:
10. Open question
300 seconds
How does the Executive Branch of government work with the other two branches? What roles do they have?
11. Word cloud
60 seconds
What does the word "VOTE" mean to you?
12. Poll
60 seconds
What skills do you think people need to be able to vote?
- Reading
- Math
- Writing
- Problem Solving
13. Poll
60 seconds
Which of the three branches of government are not elected by votes by the people?
- Judicial - Supreme Court
- Executive - President
- Congress - House of Representatives and Senate
14. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a giant slice of pizza with legs, dancing on a stage like a pop star
15. Drawings
1560 seconds
Question: What are the three branches of government in the United States and how do they work together? Clues: • The three branches are the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. • Each branch has its own roles and responsibilities. • The branches work together to ensure the laws of the United States are followed. You can use any resource you want to learn what the branches do. Epic! has some good books you can explore. You can also use Benchmark and Readworks. In groups of three: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Draw a diagram showing the three branches of government and how they work together. B. Create a role-play where each of you represents the three different branches of government, and then act out how you work together.
16. Poll
60 seconds
Which branch of government makes the laws?
- Judicial
- Legislative
- Police
- Executive
17. Poll
60 seconds
Which branch of government enforces the laws?
- Firefighters
- Judicial
- Executive
- Legislative
18. Poll
60 seconds
Which branch of government interprets the laws?
- Executive
- Legislative
- Judicial
19. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: Q: Name two of the three branches of the United States government.
20. Drawings
420 seconds
Draw a kimodo dragon eating a humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa
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