Power Sharing in Government

Explore the concept of power sharing in government, focusing on the three branches and their roles in the United States.

Grade 5 Social studies Civics & GovernmentPower Sharing

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Power Sharing in Government

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand how power is shared in the United States government.

1. What is the main idea behind 'power sharing' in a government?

One person has all the power.

Power is divided among different groups or branches.

Only the military has power.

Power is given to foreign countries.

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of the U.S. government?

Legislative Branch

Executive Branch

Military Branch

Judicial Branch

3. The Branch is responsible for making laws.

4. The President of the United States leads the Branch.

5. The Supreme Court is part of the Branch.

6. The system of checks and balances helps ensure no single branch of government becomes too powerful.

True

False

7. States have no power and must follow every decision made by the national government without question.

True

False

8. Explain in your own words why it is important for power to be shared in a government.