Three Branches of Government Worksheet
Explore the three branches of the U.S. government: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. Learn about their roles, powers, and how they interact through checks and balances.
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Three Branches of 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 three branches of the U.S. government.
1. Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
State Government
2. The President of the United States leads the Branch.
3. The Supreme Court is part of the Branch.
4. The Legislative Branch is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
True
False
5. Explain the concept of 'checks and balances' in your own words. Why is it important?
Match each branch of government with its main responsibility.
6. Legislative Branch
a. Interprets laws
7. Executive Branch
b. Makes laws
8. Judicial Branch
c. Enforces laws
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