The Three Branches of American Government

5th grade Social Studies

Mr. Guerrero

The Big Question

Identify and understand the three branches of the American government.
Standard

3.4 Students understand the role of rules and laws in our daily lives and the basic
structure of the U.S. government:
4. Understand the three branches of government, with an emphasis on local
government.
The Mission of the Assignment
Ever wonder who runs America? Is there only one powerful entity that rules america? The short
answer is no. America runs on the powers of three branches of government. Your goal is to find
out the roles and powers of these three branches and why they are important in our society.
Treasure Hunt Questions
1. Name the 3 branches of government?
2. What is the responsibility of each branch?
3. Which officials or group of people are in charge of each respective branch?
4. Who puts these officials of these branches in power?
5. What power created these branches?
6. Why were these branches created in the first place?
7. What parts of society do each of these branches affect?
8. Is one branch more powerful than another branch?
9. What are three levels of government?
10. What is Checks and Balances?
Treasure Hunt Helps
1. Branches of the Government
2. United State: House of Representatives
3. 3 branches of the Government
4. Powers of Branches of the Government
5. Guide to U.S Government
6. U.S Government Branches

Treasure hunt Directions

1. Students must check out all websites provided before starting to answer questions
2. Make a copy of the questions and answer each question on a Google Doc
3. Answers should be put in your own words not copied and pasted
Video Games
Branches of Government game
Branches of Powers
Checks and balances