The Three Branches: Check Yourself!

Explore the three branches of the U.S. federal government with a special emphasis on the checks and balances that allow our government to achieve a proper separation of powers in this interactive tutorial.
Resource ID#: 126030 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: checks and balances, impeach, legislative branch, executive branch, judicial branch, Congress, president, Supreme Court, separation of powers, veto, judicial review, impeachment, 3 branches of government, interactive, tutorials, elearning, e-learning, civics, federal government
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Social Studies - Civics - Grades 6-8

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