The Three Branches of
Government
The Federal Government
Directions:
 Click on the link on each page to learn about the Three
Branches of Government.
 Answer the questions about each branch of
government on your answer sheet. You will need to
hand it in at the end.
 If you finish earlier than your classmates, there are
some enrichment activities at the end.
The Three Branches of Government
Click here and read about the Three Branches of
Government.
 What are the Three Branches of Government?
The Judicial Branch is different from the Executive Branch
and the Legislative Branch.
Click here and read about the Judicial Branch and the Judicial Process.
 Members of the Judicial Branch are appointed by the __________ and
confirmed by the __________.
 Every person accused of wrongdoing has the right to a _____________.
 A court case can be appealed. If you lose that appeal, you can file
a____________.
The Executive Branch-Makes sure
the laws of the U.S. are obeyed.
Click here and read the paragraph on the Executive
Branch.
 The __________ is the head of the Executive Branch.
Click the link that says The President and read the page.
 Who submits a bill for the President?
 List two other duties of the President.
Legislative Branch-Congress
Click here and read the facts about the Legislative
Branch.
 Who makes up the Congress?
 List two other facts about the Legislative Branch.
Branches of Government TriviaEnrichment
 If you finish early, click here to play a trivia game on
the Three Branches of Government.
 If you finish that, click here to try trivia on the
Legislative Branch.
 Last, if you finish the other two, click here and try a
word search on the U.S. congress.
Congratulations!
 When your answer sheet is complete, hand it in to your
teacher. Thank you.