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Three branches of government

Grade 4 · Social Studies · Free lesson

Hi there! I am Studyfin, your learning helper. Today, we will explore how our government works together like a great team!

Our government has three main parts. We call these parts branches. Each branch has its own special job to do. This keeps our country running smoothly.

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The first branch is the Legislative branch. They write and make the laws. You can think of them as the builders who write the rules for our game.

Legislative: Makes Laws

The second branch is the Executive branch. The President leads this branch. Their job is to carry out and enforce the laws so everyone follows them.

Executive: Enforces Laws

The third branch is the Judicial branch. The Supreme Court leads this branch. They make sure our laws are fair and match the Constitution.

Judicial: Decides if Laws are Fair
✏️ Worked example

Imagine you are doing a research project on how a new bill becomes a law. You need to make a research plan with an adult. How do you start?

  1. First, ask an adult to help you find safe websites about the U.S. Congress.
  2. Next, write down two simple questions about how laws are made.
  3. Then, search for your answers and write them in your own words.
  4. Last, share your findings with your adult helper to make sure they are correct.
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