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Grade 5social-studiesStudents explain the powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches and how checks and balances limit government power.

Branches and Checks and Balances

Practice the three branches and checks and balances with 10 problems, an answer key, and a free printable PDF for Grade 5.

10 problems · Standards: D2.Civ.1.3-5 · Difficulty: medium

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Grade
Grade 5
Subject
social-studies
Topic
Students explain the powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches and how checks and balances limit government power.
Pages
2 · worksheet + answer key
Answer key
✅ Included
Class time
about 15 min

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  1. 1. Which branch of government makes the laws for our country?
  2. 2. Which branch of government includes the president?
  3. 3. Which branch of government includes federal courts and judges?
  4. 4. Congress passes a new law about protecting rivers. Which branch has the power to approve or veto this law?
  5. 5. The president chooses a new judge for the Supreme Court. Which branch must approve this choice before the judge can serve?
  6. 6. Congress passes a law, but the president vetoes it. What can Congress do to still make it become a law?

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What’s included

  • 10 problems across 2 pages (worksheet + answer key)
  • Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
  • Standards: D2.Civ.1.3-5
  • Skill: Students explain the powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches and how checks and balances limit government power.
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