Introduction
Did you know that the United States Constitution limits powers of members in the government? Did you know that this these powers are divided between three branches of goverment? Let's learn about the three branches of goverment and what role each branch has!
Task
Your task is to find and define the three branches of goverment and list their resposibiites/duties using examples.
Links will be provided to guide you to the answers to this task.
Happy searching!
Process
ON YOUR OWN PAPER
1. Define the three branches of goverment.
2. List the main powers of each branch.
3. Give three examples of something that each branch does.
PROJECT
Create a branches of goverment tree. First, take a paper bag. Using a black marker, label the bag "Branches of Goverment." Next, take three green tree clusters and label each one with a different branch of goverment. Write an example of that branch on the corresponding cluster.
This will be graded using the rubric attached!
LINKS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EISWIY9bG8
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600/judicial-branch
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600/legislative-branch
Evaluation
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Student did not define the branches of government. |
Student defined one branch of government. |
Student defined two branches of government. |
Student defined three branches of government. |
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Student did not list the main power of each branch. |
Student listed one power of each branch |
Student listed some powers of each branch. |
Student listed all powers of each branch. |
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Student did not give an example of each branch. |
Student gave one example of each branch. |
Student gave two examples of each branch. |
Student gave three examples of each branch. |
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Student did not complete the branches of government tree. |
Student completed parts of the branches of government tree. |
Student completed all parts of the branches of government tree except for one part. |
Student completed all parts of the branches of government tree. |
SCORE: /16
Conclusion
CONCLUSION
Now, you should know what the three branches of goverment are, as well as what the jobs they do and the powers that they have. Maybe now you will be able to identify the powers of goverment in your own life!
