Three+Branches+Reporter

When the American people won their independence from British in 1786, they had to decide what kind of government they should form. They had to be careful and form a government where there would not just be one person who had so much control. After the Articles of Confederation were written, Congress was able to make laws, approve the laws, and act as a court to settle disagreements between the states. But this began to create problems. So the delegates decided to create three branches of government instead of one. Each would have a certain role to fulfill. The **__Legislative Branch__** would make the laws. An __**E**__**__xecutive Branch__** would carry out the laws. A __**Judicial Branch**__ would settle differences about the meaning of the laws. Today it is your goal to learn about the three branches of governemnt and report back to the class how our United States Government works. **Task** 1. It is your responsibility to learn all about the three branches by completing the three worksheets.

2. Three Branches of Government, the duties of each branch, and important roles/persons in each branch.

3. Now it’s time to show everyone what you have learned by creating an informational video about the Three Branches of Government, the duties of each branch, and important roles/persons in each branch.

Extra Activity:

Executive Branch Worksheet

Legislative Branch Worksheet

Judicial Branch Worksheet

Resources:

[] [] **What the President can and can not do** []
 * Ben's Guide: **
 * The Learning Booth: **

**Rubric**