Chapter 1.1
Discover How the Three Branches of Government Work Together
You will learn about the legislative, executive, and judicial branches and their special jobs in making our country's laws fair.
What You'll Learn
You learn three government branches have different special jobs.
You discover legislative branch makes laws through Congress voting.
You understand executive branch carries out laws through President.
You see judicial branch checks laws through judges decisions.
What You'll Practice
1
You identify which branch makes, carries out, or checks laws.
2
You match government leaders like President, Congress, and judges.
3
You explain how three branches work together but differently.
Why This Matters
You need to understand how government branches work together because this knowledge helps you become an informed citizen who can participate in democracy.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Government Branches
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Congress
OH Curriculum Aligned
