Separation of Powers in the US Government
Explore the concept of separation of powers in the United States government with this worksheet for 6th graders.
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Separation of Powers in the US Government
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of the separation of powers in the United States government.
1. What is the main purpose of the separation of powers in the US government?
To give all power to one branch
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
To make laws quickly without debate
To allow states to have more power than the federal government
2. Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
All of the above
3. The Branch is led by the President and is responsible for enforcing laws.
4. The Supreme Court is part of the Branch.
5. The system of and ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful.
6. Explain in your own words what the 'separation of powers' means.
7. Name the three branches of the US government and one main responsibility for each.
8. The Legislative Branch can declare laws unconstitutional.
True
False
9. The President is part of the Judicial Branch.
True
False
Match each branch of government with its primary function.
10. Executive Branch
a. Interprets laws
11. Legislative Branch
b. Makes laws
12. Judicial Branch
c. Enforces laws
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