Branches of Government

What does the word government mean?

• The buildings where public employees work.

• The people who run a community, a state, or country.

• The place where you live.

• The people who vote for their representatives.

Some examples of laws created by the government are:

• screen time restrictions

• wear your seatbelt when riding a car

• board game rules

• do not litter

• stop at a stop sign when driving

Which leader is the Commander-in-Chief of the military?

• the President

• a Senator

• a Justice

The constitution divides our government into _________ branches.

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 3

Which branch of government is the court system a part of?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

The US Constitution _________our rights.

• takes away

• eats

• protects

The_________________is a part of the Judicial branch of the government.

• Congress
• Senate
• Cabinet
• Supreme Court

The President lives and works in this building called _____.

• the White House

• the Capital Building

• the Lincoln Memorial

• the senate