Question

project: the three branches of government
grade
goal: students will identify and describe the three branches of the u.s. government and explain what each branch does.

step 1: learn the basics \t3 slides for each branch + 1 title slide
use your notes, textbook, or class slides to fill in the chart below

branch\tmain job\twho’s in it?\tbuilding / symbol
legislative\tmakes the
________\t\t
executive\tcarries out the
________\t\t
judicial\tinterprets the
________\t\t

step 2: show what you know
choose one of the project options below.
you will explain each branch and show how they all work together.

• create a slide show that includes:
• the name of each branch
• the main job of each branch
• at least one picture or symbol for each (ex. gavel for judicial)

Explanation:

• For the chart, each branch's details align with the core structure of the U.S. federal government, the separation of powers principle, and their standard symbolic buildings/figures.
• The slide show content meets the project requirements: it identifies each branch, their core roles, includes required symbols, and adds the critical context of how the branches collaborate through checks and balances to fulfill the project's learning goal.

Answer:

Completed Chart:

Branch	Main Job	Who's in it?	Building / Symbol
Executive	carries out the laws	President, Vice President, Cabinet, federal agencies (e.g., FBI, EPA)	White House
Judicial	interprets the laws	U.S. Supreme Court, federal courts of appeals, federal district courts	U.S. Supreme Court Building / Gavel

Project Slide Show Core Content:

1. Title Slide: "The Three Branches of U.S. Government"
2. Legislative Branch Slide:

• Branch Name: Legislative
• Main Job: Creates federal laws
• Symbol/Image: Photo of the U.S. Capitol

1. Executive Branch Slide:

• Branch Name: Executive
• Main Job: Enforces and carries out federal laws
• Symbol/Image: Photo of the White House

1. Judicial Branch Slide:

• Branch Name: Judicial
• Main Job: Interprets federal laws and the U.S. Constitution
• Symbol/Image: Photo of a judge's gavel

1. Checks & Balance Slide: Explain that the branches work together via checks and balances (e.g., Congress makes laws, President can veto them, Supreme Court can rule laws unconstitutional)