Worksheets3rd Grade Civics and American Government
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is separation of powers?
The three branches have different powers so no
branch has more control.
The three students have different powers so no
student has more control.
The three teachers have different powers so no
teachers has more control.
The three superheroes have different powers so no
superheroes has more control.
One branch has more power.
True
False
The 3 Branches of FEDERAL/NATIONAL government
Executive, Legislative, and Juice
Executive, Lettuce, and Judicial
Eggs, Legislative, and Judicial
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
The 3 Branches of STATE (Georgia) government
Executive, Legislative, and Juice
Executive, Lettuce, and Judicial
Eggs, Legislative, and Judicial
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
What does the Executive Branch do?
Enforces laws (Makes sure people follow the law)
Makes and passes laws
Makes sure laws are fair & constitutional
What does the Legislative Branch do?
Enforces laws (Makes sure people follow the law)
Makes and passes laws
Makes sure laws are fair & constitutional
What does the Judicial Branch do?
(Hint: Think of Judges and Courts)
Enforces laws (Makes sure people follow the law)
Makes and passes laws
Makes sure laws are fair & constitutional (constitution = law)
WHO leads the FEDERAL (National: The United States) branches of government: Executive
President (Commander and Chief)
Congress
Supreme Court
WHO leads the FEDERAL (National: The United States) branches of government: Legislative
President (Commander and Chief)
Congress
Supreme Court
WHO leads the FEDERAL (National: The United States) branches of government: Judicial
President (Commander and Chief)
Congress
Supreme Court
WHO leads the STATE (GEORGIA) branches of government: Judicial
President (Commander and Chief)
Congress
Supreme Court of Georgia
WHO leads the STATE (GEORGIA) branches of government: Executive
Governor
Congress
Supreme Court of Georgia
WHO leads the STATE (GEORGIA) branches of government: Legislative
Governor
Georgia's General Assembly
Supreme Court of Georgia
What is Common Good?
Doing what is best for everyone in the community, not just for ourselves. (Helping others)
Doing something only for myself.
Doing something that helps only my family.
What is Civic Duty?
Being responsible and doing what is right for yourself and your community (the people in your neighborhood, school, or town).
It's a game people play.
Sleeping all day.
What does it mean to respect the right of others?
Citizens must think about their actions and how it affects others.
Be aware (to know) that even if you have a "right" to do something, it does not mean that you should do it if it could harm others.
Think about the common good of the community (the people around you).
People need to work together to reach their goals.
A society (the people) has to have reasonable laws/rules in order to prevent chaos (disorder).
True
False
What ways can citizens (the people who live in that country) can engage (take part in) in public (civic) life?
Stay informed (read and watch the news)
Vote (when you are 18)
Volunteering (helping others)
Talking to public officials (you can email, write letters, or call people who work for the government)
