1. Word cloud
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Can you name the three branches of the U.S. government?
2. Word cloud
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What do you think is the main job of the government?
3. Slide
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Government is a group of people that make and enforce laws. Government also provides services to citizens and protects them from danger. Government makes sure that people in a country have order and fairness.
What is Government?
4. Slide
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Democracy: a form of government where citizens have the power to choose leaders and make decisions Constitution: a set of laws and principles that a country or state follows Representative: a person chosen by the people to represent their views and interests to the government
Concepts:
5. Slide
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The longest-serving Prime Minister of the United Kingdom was Sir Robert Walpole, who served from 1721 to 1742. The first President of the United States, George Washington, had no political party affiliation. The Constitution of the United States is the oldest written national constitution still in use today.
Did you know?
6. Open question
300 seconds
What is the purpose of the government?
7. Open question
300 seconds
What are the different roles of the three branches of government?
8. Poll
60 seconds
What is the name of the leader of a country?
- Prime Minister
- Queen
- President
- King
9. Poll
60 seconds
What do you call the document that outlines the rules and principles by which a government runs its country?
- Declaration of Independence
- Constitution
- Bill of Rights
10. Slide
60 seconds
"Describe the 3 branches of national and state government and their main responsibilities "
Learning objective:
11. Slide
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The US is a democracy, which means its citizens vote for their leaders. The government is divided into three branches: legislative, judicial, and executive. The US Constitution spells out the roles of each branch and citizens' rights.
The United States Government
12. Poll
60 seconds
What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?
- To enforce laws
- To make laws
- To interpret laws
- To investigate crimes
13. Poll
60 seconds
What is the main job of the Executive Branch?
- Interpret Laws
- Investigate Crimes
- Enforce laws
- Make Laws
14. Poll
60 seconds
Which branch interprets the law?
- Legislative Branch
- Judicial Branch
- Executive Branch
15. Slide
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The US government is divided into 3 branches: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. Each branch has different jobs, like making laws, executing laws, and interpreting laws. These branches work together to make sure the government is fair and works for its citizens.
Branches of Government
16. Slide
60 seconds
Legislative Branch: The branch of government that makes laws. Executive Branch: The branch of government that enforces laws. Judicial Branch: The branch of government that interprets laws.
Concepts:
17. Poll
60 seconds
What are the three branches of government?
- Doctors, Engineers, Lawyers
- Police, Military, Fire Department
- Executive, Legislative, Judicial
- Teachers, Farmers, Artists
18. Poll
60 seconds
What is the role of the Executive Branch?
- Make laws and regulations
- Interpret laws and punish criminals
- Enforce laws and run the government
19. Poll
60 seconds
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
- Judicial Branch
- Legislative Branch
- Executive Branch
20. Poll
60 seconds
Which branch of government has the power to declare war?
- Judicial Branch
- Legislative Branch
- Executive Branch
21. Poll
60 seconds
What does the Judicial branch do?
- Make Laws
- Run Government Operations
- Interpret laws and punish criminals
22. Slide
60 seconds
The Executive Branch is led by the President and is responsible for enforcing laws. The Legislative Branch is led by Congress and is responsible for making laws. The Judicial Branch is led by the Supreme Court and is responsible for interpreting laws.
The Three Branches of Government
23. Slide
60 seconds
Legislative Branch - The branch of government in charge of making laws. Executive Branch - The branch of government in charge of enforcing laws. Judicial Branch - The branch of government in charge of interpreting laws.
Concepts:
24. Open question
300 seconds
How do the three branches of the national and state governments work together to make sure the laws are followed?
25. Drawings
1260 seconds
Question: What are the three branches of government? Clues: • The branches of government are the way that power is divided in the United States. • The three branches are the Executive, Legislative and Judicial. • The Executive branch is led by the President. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. In pairs, draw a simple diagram of the three branches. B. Explain in your own words why it is important to have these three branches.
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