Our Government: Three Branches

Explore the three branches of the US government: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial, with this engaging worksheet for 3rd graders.

Grade 3 Social studies Civics & GovernmentThree Branches of Government

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C3.D2.Civ.2.3-5

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Our Government: Three Branches

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you learn about the three branches of the United States government.

1. The three branches of government are the , , and .

2. The President is in charge of the branch.

3. The branch makes the laws.

4. The Supreme Court is part of the branch.

1. Which branch of government carries out the laws?

Legislative

Executive

Judicial

Military

2. Who is the head of the Executive Branch?

A Senator

A Judge

The President

The Speaker of the House

1. The Legislative Branch is made up of the President and Vice President.

True

False

2. The Judicial Branch decides if laws are fair.

True

False

Match each branch of government to its main job.

1. Legislative Branch

a. Interprets laws

2. Executive Branch

b. Makes laws

3. Judicial Branch

c. Carries out laws

1. Why is it important to have three branches of government?