Lesson 49 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareSeparation of Powers Explained
The separation of powers is an important principle in the U.
🎯 Your mission
Decide what YOU would do in their shoes.
⚡ The twist
Not voting is also a vote.
Mind = Blown
🤯 In ancient Athens, 'democracy' only included about 10% of the people.
Then & Now
🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.
The separation of powers is an important principle in the U.S. government. It divides the government into three branches: the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches. Each branch has its own responsibilities. The Legislative branch makes the laws, the Executive branch enforces the laws, and the Judicial branch interprets the laws. This separation helps to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Key Facts
The U.S. government has three branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
The Legislative branch makes laws.
The separation of powers prevents any one 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
Try this in real life this week.
Make up a fair rule for your family. Pitch it.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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