Government
Big Ideas
1. Our Government has 3 Parts; Legislative, Executive, and Judical
2. We Elect people to represent us.
3. We have Federal, State and Local Governments
Match the leaves to the correct branch of government
Match the Branch of Government to the Building
Research
Ben's Guide to Government
Executive Branch
info from http://www.congressforkids.net/Constitution_threebranches.htm
Headed by the president. The president carries out federal laws and recommends new ones, directs national defense and foreign policy, and performs ceremonial duties. Powers include directing government, commanding the Armed Forces, dealing with international powers, acting as chief law enforcement officer, and vetoing laws.
Learn about the Executive Branch
The White House
Tour the White House
http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/election2008.htm
If You Were President 
Put yourself in the oval office. How would you lead the nation?
Legislative Branch
Legislative Branch: Headed by Congress, which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate. The main task of these two bodies is to make the laws. Its powers include passing laws, originating spending bills (House), impeaching officials (Senate), and approving treaties (Senate).
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Government Research Starter
Compare and contrast democratic and parliamentary forms of governments.
Judical Branch
Judicial Branch: Headed by the Supreme Court. Its powers include interpreting the Constitution, reviewing laws, and deciding cases involving states'. rights.
The Supreme Court heads the judicial branch of the United States government. It is the only court established by the Constitution. Decisions made by the Supreme Court are usually of national importance. "Equal Justice under Law" is the motto of the Supreme Court. The wording of the Constitution is complex, so it must be studied and examined carefully. When questions concerning particular laws arise in lower courts, the justices who make up the Supreme Court are responsible for explaining and interpreting the Constitution.
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How Does Government Affect Me
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