SS 1.1.2

​Materials:
Social Studies Activity Book
Pages 1-3

• ​I can

• describe the roles of each branch of the government

• compare and contrast the federal, state, and local governments

​Do not submit until you complete the

Multiple Choice

Why do we celebrate July 4th?

• It is the day we signed the Declaration of Independence and become free

• It is the day that fireworks were invented

• It is George Washington's birthday

​President and Vice President

​judges

Multiple Choice

What does the word democracy mean?

• You have to be born into the family to become president

• You have to be 21 to vote

• The president is chosen by the people's votes

​Let's answer the first two questions on our worksheet.

Fill in the section on the Legislative branch.

Fill in the section on the Executive branch.

Fill in the section on the Judicial branch.

You will be using this as a study guide!

Multiple Choice

Let's see what you remember.

Which branch of the government makes the laws?

• Executive (president and vice president)

• Legislative (Congress)

• Judical (Judges)

Multiple Choice

Let's see what you remember.

Which branch of the government makes sure the laws are followed?

• Executive (president and vice president)

• Legislative (Congress)

• Judical (Judges)

Multiple Choice

Let's see what you remember.

Which branch of the government makes sure the laws are fair?

• Executive (president and vice president)

• Legislative (Congress)

• Judical (Judges)

​Watch the short video in Edio on page 7

Fill in the section on the State branch.

You will be using this as a study guide!

Fill in the section on the Local Government.

Draw

Circle your response.

PLEASE ONLY CIRCLE ONE OPTION!