The U.S. Branches of Government

Welcome: The U.S. Branches of Government
Description: The WebQuest gives students the opportunity to describe the three major Branches of Government in the United States and what their responsibilities are such as How the jobs of a school system runs effectively? Students should be able to identify the individuals, their jobs, groups and their duties of each Branch of Government. The Indicator of the lesson is to get each student to explain in detail the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branch of Government major responsibilities.
Grade Level: 6-8
Curriculum: Social Studies
Keywords: Apportionment, Branches of Government, Bills, Bicameral, Census,Checks and Balances, Civil Law,Constituents, Jury, Officials, Veto
Author(s): Kimberly Thornton