Lesson 17 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareSeparation of Powers Explained
The separation of powers is an important principle in the U.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Some laws on the books are over 800 years old and still apply.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
The separation of powers is an important principle in the U.S. government that divides the responsibilities of government into three branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. Each branch has its own specific powers and duties. The Legislative branch makes laws, the Executive branch enforces laws, and the Judicial branch interprets laws. This separation ensures that no single branch becomes too powerful.
Key Facts
The U.S. government has three branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
Each branch has specific powers and responsibilities.
The separation of powers prevents any branch from becoming too powerful.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2How many branches are in the U.S. government?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
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For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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