Our National Government

How many branches does our government have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Chose the correct branches.

• Legislative

• Federalism

• Executive

• Judicial

The Legislative Branch __________ the laws. There may be more than one answer.

• writes

• makes

• opens

• shuts

The Executive Branch ________ the laws. There may be more than one answer.

• enforces

• executes

• stops

• carries out

The Judicial Branch ______ the laws. There may be more than one answer.

• interprets

• stops

• opens

• shuts

The US Constitution ensures one branch of our government does not become too powerful by creating this system.

• Up & Down

• In & Out

• Checks & Balances

• Ham & Pineapple Pizza

In Articles I, II, and III of the US Constitution, our three branches of government have this.

• Constant fighting every day

• Separation of Powers

• Calling each other names

• Childish behavior

Check off those groups or persons who make up the three branches of our government. There are definitely multiple answers.

• President

• Congress

• Supreme Court

• Ms. O'Casey :) :) :)

Check off the various roles that the Legislative Branch has to run our country.

• Approves annual budget

• Meets Monday through Friday

• Confirms presidential appointments

• Wakes up early every day

Check off the roles the Executive Branch has to run our country.

• Prepares annual budget

• Meets Monday through Friday

• Appoints people to help him run the country

• Wakes up early every day