Three Branches and Shared Power: Explore and Explain
Identify broad roles of the U.S. federal branches and explain shared power. A focused learn activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
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Grade 3 · social studies · Matching answer key included · US Letter and A4
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Before you begin
Review the key words and representations in Three Branches and Shared Power. Use the Explore activity to check readiness before removing support.
How to use this worksheet
- Begin with: Which branch includes Congress?
- Connect the response to: Sort the broad roles.
- Ask students to apply the idea: Why have more than one branch?
A common mistake to discuss
Accepting an answer without checking whether it uses the material and satisfies the requested relationship or criteria.
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Continue to Three Branches and Shared Power: Practice Independently.
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