3 Branches of GovernmentLegislative, executive, judicial — powers, people, and the…5th GradeLEGISLATIVECongressMakes the lawsSenate — 100 members, 2per stateHouse — 435 members, bypopulationControls spending andtaxesDeclares warEXECUTIVEPresidentCarries out the lawsPresident and VicePresidentThe Cabinet and federalagenciesCommander in chiefSigns or vetoes billsJUDICIALSupreme CourtInterprets the laws9 justices, appointed forlifeDecides if a law isconstitutionalHears appealsJudicial reviewCHECKS & BALANCES — nobody gets to act aloneCongress→ Presidentcan override a veto, controls the budget, can impeachCongress→ Courtsconfirms judges, can propose amendmentsPresident→ Congresscan veto a billPresident→ Courtsappoints the justicesCourts→ Congresscan rule a law unconstitutionalCourts→ Presidentcan rule an action unconstitutionalTHE POINTPower is split three ways on purpose — so no single branch can run the country alone.3 Branches of Governmentwww.littleactivity.com

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Social Studies · 5th Grade

3 Branches of Government

Legislative, executive, judicial — powers, people, and the checks between them.

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Every civics question is 'who does what, and who can stop them'.

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Grade
5th Grade
Ages
10–11
Subject
Social Studies
Pages
1

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