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SS 3.3: Three Branches
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Threebranches of the u.s. Government
Describe the structure of government and how the three branches of government interact with each other, and how they relate to local, State, and Federal government.
Learning Target
Unit 3: Week 3
I can describe the three branches of the U.S. Government, the separation of powers, and checks and balances.
Success Criteria
OCT. 14 - Oct. 18
Create a game to teach other students about the branches of government, their leaders, and their responsibilities. Include 15+ questions, game board, cards, and all components. (Ready to play.)
Create a tree-like diagram or a 3-D model that explains each of the three branches of government, their leaders, and their responsibilities.
Imagine you are one of the Founding Fathers deciding how to divide the governmental powers. Write a play about this. Be sure to explain each branch, the responsibilities, and their leaders.
Create a poem or song to explain each branch, the responsibilities, and their leaders. You must perform the song in front of the class or make a recording to submit.Lyrics must be typed or written and turned in.
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Day 1
Day 4
Day 3
Day 2
Project Info
Day 5
Work Session
Discuss: What are the three branches of government? What does each branch do?
Activator
Use the Legislative Branch Outline to write a paragraph in your SS journal describing the Legislative Branch.
Introduce Project: Three Branches of Government Due: Friday October 25
Who is responsible for creating bills that could eventually become laws?
Lesson
What is the Legislative Branch? Create an outline in your SS journal to describe it.
Create a title for the paragraph.
The Legislative Branch
Think: What will this paragraph be about?
Next
Create a title for the paragraph.
The Legislative Branch
Describe the U.S. Legislative Branch
Identify the topic.
Think: What are two major points you can write about?
Next
Create a title for the paragraph.
The Legislative Branch
Describe the U.S. Legislative Branch
Two Senators
Identify the topic.
from each state.
Identify two star ideas.
Congressmen
based on population
Next
Create a title for the paragraph.
The Legislative Branch
Describe the U.S. Legislative Branch
Two Senators
represent GA voters when writing bills
Identify the topic.
from each state.
Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff
Identify two star ideas.
Georgia has 14 Congressmen
Congressmen
based on population
Add two supporting details to each Star Idea.
Our Congressman is Sanford Bishop
Next
Create a title for the paragraph.
The Legislative Branch
Describe the U.S. Legislative Branch
Two Senators
represent GA voters when writing bills
Identify the topic.
from each state.
Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff
Identify two star ideas.
Georgia has 14 Congressmen
Congressmen
based on population
Add two supporting details to each Star Idea.
Our Congressman is Sanford Bishop
Next
Write a Conclusion
This branch writes and approves bills.
Day 2
Day 1
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Day 3
Project Info
Day 5
Work Session
Discuss: Who approves or rejects bills created and proposed by the Legislative Branch?
Activator
Use the Executive Branch Outline to write a paragraph in your SS journal describing it.
Project: Three Branches of Government Due: Friday October 25
Executive Branch Introduction
Lesson
What is the Executive Branch? Create an outline in your SS journal to describe it.
Create a title for the paragraph.
The Executive Branch
Next
Create a title for the paragraph.
The Executive Branch
Describe the U.S. Executive Branch
Identify the topic.
Think: What are two major points you can write about?
Next
Create a title for the paragraph.
The Executive Branch
Describe the U.S. Executive Branch
Appoints
Identify the topic.
Federal judges
Identify two star ideas.
Elected every
four years
Next
Create a title for the paragraph.
The Executive Branch
Describe the U.S. Executive Branch
Can sign or
signed = becomes a law
Identify the topic.
veto a bill
veto = rejected & sent back
Identify two star ideas.
Biden elected in 2020
Elected every
four years
Add two supporting details to each Star Idea.
Possibly re-elected in 2024
Next
Create a title for the paragraph.
The Executive Branch
Describe the U.S. Executive Branch
Can sign or
signed = becomes a law
Identify the topic.
veto a bill
veto = rejected & sent back
Identify two star ideas.
Biden elected in 2020
Elected every
four years
Add two supporting details to each Star Idea.
Possibly re-elected in 2024
Next
Write a Conclusion
This branch approves bills that become laws.
Day 2
Day 3
Day 1
Day 4
Project Info
Day 5
Work Session
Review: What are the three branches of government? What does each branch do?
Activator
Use the Judicial Branch Outline to write a paragraph in your SS journal describing the Legislative Branch.
Project: Three Branches of Government Due: Friday October 25
Review the three branches of government:
Lesson
What is the Judicial Branch? Create an outline in your SS journal to describe it.
Create a title for the paragraph.
The Judicial Branch
Next
Create a title for the paragraph.
The Judicial Branch
Describe the U.S. Judicial Branch
Identify the topic.
Think: What are two major points you can write about?
Next
Create a title for the paragraph.
The Judicial Branch
Describe the U.S. Judicial Branch
Decides if laws
Identify the topic.
are constitutional
Identify two star ideas.
can overturn
rulings by other judges
Next
Create a title for the paragraph.
The Legislative Branch
Describe the U.S. Executive Branch
Decides if laws
makes rulings without a trial
Identify the topic.
are constitutional
determines if the law is within the Constitution
Identify two star ideas.
if rulings were unconstitutional or unfair
can overturn
rulings by other judges
Add two supporting details to each Star Idea.
if the law was applied incorrectly
Next
Create a title for the paragraph.
The Judicial Branch
Describe the U.S. Judicial Branch
Decides if laws
makes rulings without a trial
Identify the topic.
are constitutional
determines if the law is within the Constitution
Identify two star ideas.
if rulings were unconstitutional or unfair
can overturn
rulings by other judges
Add two supporting details to each Star Idea.
if the law was applied incorrectly
Next
Write a Conclusion
This branch interprets the laws.
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Day 2
Project Info
Day 5
Work Session
Activator
Watch this video to review our Executive Branch starting with George Washington.
Use the paragraph outline to write an essay introduction paragraph in your SS journal.
Project: Three Branches of Government Due: Friday October 25
Branches of Government Paragraph ReviewChecks & Balances
Lesson
Create a title for the paragraph.
The Legislative Branch
Describe the U.S. Legislative Branch
Two Senators
represent GA voters when writing bills
Identify the topic.
from each state.
Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff
Identify two star ideas.
Georgia has 14 Congressmen
Congressmen
based on population
Add two supporting details to each Star Idea.
Our Congressman is Austin Scott
Next
Write a Conclusion
This branch writes and approves bills.
Create a title for the paragraph.
The Legislative Branch
Describe the U.S. Executive Branch
Can sign or
signed = becomes a law
Identify the topic.
veto a bill
veto = rejected & sent back
Identify two star ideas.
Biden elected in 2020
Elected every
four years
Add two supporting details to each Star Idea.
Election in November
Next
Write a Conclusion
This branch approves bills that become laws.
Create a title for the paragraph.
The Legislative Branch
Describe the U.S. Executive Branch
Decides if laws
makes rulings without a trial
Identify the topic.
are constitutional
determines if the law is within the Constitution
Identify two star ideas.
if rulings were unconstitutional or unfair
can overturn
rulings by other judges
Add two supporting details to each Star Idea.
if the law was applied incorrectly
Next
Write a Conclusion
This branch interprets the laws.
The Three Branches of the U.S. Government
Create a title for the essay.
Next
The Three Branches of the U.S. Government
Describe the 3 Branches of Government
Create a title for the essay.
Identify the topic.
Next
The Three Branches of the U.S. Government
Describe the 3 Branches of Government
Legislative Branch
Create a title for the essay.
Executive Branch
Identify the topic.
Identify three star ideas. (Topic of each body paragraph)
Judicial Branch
Next
The Three Branches of the U.S. Government
Describe the 3 Branches of Government
Legislative Branch
Create a title for the essay.
Executive Branch
Identify the topic.
Identify three star ideas. (Topic of each body paragraph)
Write a conclusion sentence.
Judicial Branch
Next
The branches check and balance each other.
The Three Branches of the U.S. Government
Describe the 3 Branches of Government
makes laws
Legislative Branch
elected by State voters
Create a title for the essay.
signs or vetoes laws
Executive Branch
Identify the topic.
elected by voters across the nation
Identify three star ideas. (Topic of each body paragraph)
made up of 9 justices
Write a conclusion sentence.
Judicial Branch
highest court in the nation
Next
balanced to keep power in check
The U.S. Government is divided into three branches. One of the three branches is the Legislative Branch.Another branch of government is the Executive Branch. The last branch of government is the Judicial Branch. Each of the three branches has a special job that keeps the other branches from having too much power.
A good paragraph will have a topic sentence, 2-3 supporting details, and a conclusion sentence.
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Day 1
Day 3
Day 4
Day 2
Project Info
Day 5
Work Session
Activator
Watch this video to review our Executive Branch starting with George Washington.
Combine all paragraphs into an essay. Copy or type your (already written) paragraphs into one document to complete your Branches Essay.
Write an essay conclusion paragraph. Restate or rephrase your introduction paragraph.
Project: Three Branches of Government Due: Friday October 25
Lesson
Essay Conclusion
checks & balances keeps the power equal
writes and proposes bills
Legislative Branch
we vote to elect our representatives
Create a title for the paragraph.
signs bills into law or rejects the bill
Executive Branch
Identify the topic.
we vote to elect every 4 years
Identify three star ideas.
9 judges over all other judges
Add two supporting details to each Star Idea.
Judicial Branch
can overrule other court decisions
Next
Write a Conclusion
they all work together to keep power equal
The U.S. Government is kept in check by Checks and Balances. The legislative branch writes bills that are sent to the White House for approval. The Executive Branch decides if the bill becomes a law or if it is vetoed and sent back to the Capital Building. The Judicial Branch interprets the laws to be sure everyone is treated equally. The Checks and Balances system keeps each of the other branches from having too much power.
A good paragraph will have a topic sentence, 2-3 supporting details, and a conclusion sentence.
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Introduction Paragraph
Legislative Branch Body Paragraph
Executive Branch Body Paragraph
Judicial Branch Body Paragraph
Conclusion Paragraph
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