1. Word cloud
120 seconds
Name the three branches of the US Government in just three words.
2. Slide
60 seconds
The Legislative Branch is responsible for making laws. It is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The Executive Branch is responsible for enforcing laws. It is made up of the President, Vice President, and the Cabinet. The Judicial Branch is responsible for interpreting the laws. It is made up of the Supreme Court and other federal courts.
The Three Branches of US Government
3. Slide
60 seconds
Legislative Branch: The branch of the United States government responsible for making laws. It is composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Executive Branch: The branch of the United States government responsible for enforcing the laws that are made by the legislative branch. It is composed of the President, Vice President, and the Cabinet. Judicial Branch: The branch of the United States government responsible for interpreting the laws that are made by the legislative branch. It is composed of the Supreme Court and other lower federal courts.
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4. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a giraffe with unicorn horns and mermaid's tail.
5. Drawings
1260 seconds
Question: How do the three branches of the US government work together to maintain a balance of power? Clues: • The three branches are the legislative, executive, and judicial. • Each branch has its own unique set of responsibilities and powers. • The system of checks and balances ensures that no one branch has too much power. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Work in pairs to draw a diagram illustrating how the three branches interact. B. Choose one of the branches and explain its role in the system of checks and balances.
6. Poll
60 seconds
What are the three branches of the US government?
- Judicial, Congressional, Executive
- Executive, Legislative, Judicial
- Legislative, House of Representatives, Senate
7. Poll
60 seconds
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?
- Legislative
- Executive
- Judicial
8. Poll
60 seconds
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
- Legislative
- Executive
- Judicial
9. Poll
60 seconds
Which branch of government enforces laws?
- Legislative
- Executive
- Judicial
10. Poll
60 seconds
What is one power that the Constitution gives to Congress?
- To interpret laws
- To nominate Supreme Court justices
- To declare war
11. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What are the three branches of the U.S. government, and what powers do they have?
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