To solve this worksheet, we need to sort the items from the bottom list into the correct branch of government: Legislative, Executive, or Judicial.
Step 1: Understand the Three Branches
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Legislative: This branch makes the laws. In the United States, this is called Congress. It is made up of two parts: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
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Executive: This branch carries out (executes) the laws. The President is the head of this branch. The Vice President helps the President, and the Cabinet is a group of advisors who help run different parts of the government.
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Judicial: This branch interprets the laws and decides if they are being followed correctly. The highest court is the Supreme Court. The people who work here are called Justices.
Step 2: Sort the Items
Let's look at each box at the bottom and decide where it fits:
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The President: He is the leader of the country and enforces laws. ->
Executive
2.
Supreme Court: This is the highest court in the land. ->
Judicial
3.
Senate: This is one part of Congress that makes laws. ->
Legislative
4.
House of Representatives: This is the other part of Congress that makes laws. ->
Legislative
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Cabinet: These are advisors to the President. ->
Executive
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Justices: These are the judges on the Supreme Court. ->
Judicial
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Vice President: This person supports the President. ->
Executive
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Congress: This is the name for the whole law-making group (Senate + House). ->
Legislative
Step 3: Final Grouping
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Legislative Column: Senate, House of Representatives, Congress
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Executive Column: The President, Cabinet, Vice President
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Judicial Column: Supreme Court, Justices
*(Note: There are 8 items total. The Legislative and Executive branches will have 3 items each, and the Judicial branch will have 2 items.)*
Final Answer:
Legislative:
* Senate
* House of Representatives
* Congress
Executive:
* The President
* Cabinet
* Vice President
Judicial:
* Supreme Court
* Justices
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 3 levels of government worksheet.
