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Learn key vocabulary and concepts of our unit. Answer questions to check your understanding.

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The Powers of Government | PBS LearningMedia

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In this interactive lesson supporting literacy skills, students learn about the three branches of the United States government. Students develop their literacy skills as they explore a social studies focus on the powers that the Constitution assigns to each branch-legislative, executive, and judicial-and how the three branches work together.

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Use this video and fill in any missing parts of your graphic organizer.

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BrainPOP - Animated Educational Site for Kids - Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts & Music, Health, and Technology

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Listen to these podcasts about separation of powers and checks and balances. Write down any new information you discover.

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60-Second Civics is a daily podcast that provides a quick and convenient way for listeners to learn about our nation's government, the Constitution, and our history. The podcast explores themes related to civics and government, the constitutional issues behind the headlines, and the people and ideas that formed our nation's history and government. 60-Second Civics is produced by the Center for Civic Education. The show's content is primarily derived from the Center's education for democracy curricula, including We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution, Project Citizen, Foundations of Democracy, and Elements of Democracy.

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Listen to 60-Second Civics Podcast on TuneIn

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60-Second Civics Podcast podcast on demand - 60-Second Civics is a daily podcast that provides a quick and convenient way for listeners to learn about our nation's government, the Constitution, and our history. The podcast explores themes related to civics and government, the constitutional...

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Learn this song to help you determine the functions of the three branches.

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Three Branches of Government - Branches of Government - Social Studies - Flocabulary

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Teach or review the three branches of government with Flocabulary’s educational rap song and lesson plan.

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Scroll to the last game called "Branch Mania" use this game to test your knowledge  of the three branches of the federal government.

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Use your unit notes to answer questions correctly.

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Use this activity to determine the responsibilities of our State Government versus our National Government.

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What's the difference? State Representatives work on issues that only affect the State of Texas. U.S. Representatives work on issues that affect the entire country. Your U.S. Representative gives your district a voice at the national level, while your State Representative gives your district a voice at the state level in Austin.
Try This: Below are two bulletin boards. Use your mouse to drag the issues to the correct board. If it's an issue that your State Representative works on, drag it to the Texas bulletin board, otherwise it goes to the U.S. bulletin board.

Before you decide which bulletin board is the best choice think about whether the issue only affects Texas or whether it affects the whole country?

Proposed bills from a recent Legislative session (Opens a new window)

Learn more about your U.S. House Representative.

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What's the difference? State Representatives work on issues that only affect the State of Texas. U.S. Representatives work on issues that affect the entire country. Your U.S. Representative gives your district a voice at the national level, while your State Representative gives your district a voice at the state level in Austin.Try This: Below are two bulletin boards.

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Learn about the legislative branch through this e-book with an optional read aloud feature.

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Informational (nonfiction) 1,978 words, Level Z1 (Grade 5+), Lexile 1040L
Multilevel Book also available in levels O and W.

The Constitution gave the legislative branch the power to make and change laws, among other important duties. The legislative branch, also called Congress, is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. By voting to elect senators and representatives, U.S. citizens exercise their role in government.

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Informational (nonfiction) 1,978 words, Level Z1 (Grade 5+), Lexile 1040LMultilevel Book also available in levels O and W. The Constitution gave the legislative branch the power to make and change laws, among other important duties. The legislative branch, also called Congress, is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

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Be in charge of the three branches (aprender sobre las tres ramas del gobierno).

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Do you like running things? Do something that no one else can: control all three branches of the U.S. government. Our new Branches of Power gives you the ability to introduce presidential agendas, write legislation, sign or veto bills, and even judge passed laws.

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Use your notes or memory alone.

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IXL | Federal government | 5th grade social studies

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Improve your social studies knowledge with free questions in "Federal government" and thousands of other social studies skills.

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Show your knowledge of the roles and responsibilities within the U.S. Government.

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Sheppard Software's U.S. Government Games Menu

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Fun games to teach you about how the U.S. government works!