The Three Branches of Government by Caelynn Briscoe https://padlet.com/cbriscoe7/freqb0ja21j79vgi For this activity you and your partner will work together to write thoughtful responses to a set of questions about the three branches of government. What to do: - Read and discuss each question with your partner - Post ONE response as a group under each question - Be clear, complete, and respectful en-us 2025-04-22 14:43:07 UTC 2025-04-24 15:43:05 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4ac.png cbriscoe7 https://padlet.com/cbriscoe7/freqb0ja21j79vgi/wish/3419819737

  • Lastly, discuss what would happen if one of the branches stopped functioning? Which branch would have the biggest impact if it failed to act? How would it affect your life? 

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  • Discuss the way the branches check each other's powers, then discuss if you believe this system really works or not. Discuss some real life situations where you have seen the checks and balances come into play. 

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  • With your partner, list at least ONE function of each of the branches of government, and discuss why it is important that our government is structured this way. 

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