The 3 Branches of Government

Read about how our government works:

1. USA.gov
2. USA Government for Kids
3. BrainPop
4. Mr. Donn
5. Fact Monster

The Constitution and the Three Branches of Government

The Constitution -- 3 Branches of Government

Learn about the three branches of the government of the United States.
Read more at Congress for Kids.
Read about how a bill becomes a law.

Three Branches of Government -- Webquest

Use these resources to figure out how the branches of government are different and how they each limit the powers of the others.  Remember to stay on task and work as a group.

Webquest 3 branches of government.

(Use this link the most.)

Slideshow #1 -- 3 branches

Slideshow #2 -- American government

Slideshow #3 -- Checks and Balances

The United States Government

Our government is based on the US Constitution.  Check out this teacher's page on it.
Our constitution also includes amendments (changes).  The Bill of Rights is what the first 10 amendments are called.

Read about all three branches of government, the constitution and more on Congress for Kids.
Check out this short Brain Pop video about the government.
Kids.gov has an easy to read graphic about the three branches of government.
Fact Monster has a great page describing the government.
Finally, read more on Ben's Guide to the US government.

School House Rock is old, but fun.