3 Branches of Government

You have been sent back to the time period 1787 when the constitution was written. In order to return back to the present, you must learn the 3 branches of government. Go through each link to find out more information about each branch before it is too late to return home. 

At the end of your webquest you should know what is included in each branch of government and you are effected by our government everyday. You should also be able to define checks and balances and why this practice is very important. 

Answer each question listed by clicking on the links. Each link will take you to a website that will provide to you the information needed to answer the questions. 

Executive Branch 

1. Who is the leader of the executive branch?

2. What are the main powers of the President? 

3. What are the requirements to become President?

Judicial Branch

1. Who is the head of the Supreme Court? 

2. What powers are granted under the Supreme Court? 

3. Can the Supreme Court interpret the constitution based on their political views? 

Legislative Branch

1. Congress consists of what two legislative houses? 

2. How many representatives can each state have? 

3.How many senators can each state have? 

Checks and balances

1. What is the purpose of checks and balances? 

2. What did checks and balances ultimately create? 

House of Representatives

1. How many representatives do we currently have in congress? 

2. The number of representatives that each state has depends on what? 

Senators

1. What are the roles of senators? 

You will be graded upon accuracy. Each link goes into detail on each topic so there should be no excuse. you will also be graded upon completion 

Each question should be in complete sentences and must be fully answered or you will not receive credit. 

http://grade3government.weebly.com/3-branches-of-government-introduction.html

https://www.ducksters.com/history/us_executive_branch.php

https://www.congressforkids.net/Constitution_threebranches.htm

https://study.com/academy/lesson/legislative-branch-lesson-for-kids-definition-facts.html

https://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-check-balance

http://www.government-and-constitution.org/united-states-government/us-…

https://www.corker.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/kidspage

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State Standards: 

Teacher Standards: 

7a

Provide alternative ways for students to demonstrate competency and reflect on their learning using technology.

Standards for students: 

1d

Students understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies and are able to transfertheir knowledge to explore emerging technologies.