Let's solve this worksheet step by step and explain each answer.
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Worksheet Title: *Branches of Government: Judicial Branch*
This worksheet is designed to teach children about the
Judicial Branch of the U.S. government. There are three branches:
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Legislative (makes laws)
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Executive (carries out laws)
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Judicial (reviews laws)
We need to complete three sentences by checking the correct box for each.
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Question 1: The Judicial Branch _____.
Options:
- reviews laws
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- makes laws
✘
- carries out laws
✘
✔ Correct Answer: reviews laws
Explanation:
The
Judicial Branch interprets the laws and decides if they are constitutional. It does
not make laws (that’s the Legislative Branch) or carry them out (that’s the Executive Branch). So, it
reviews laws.
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Question 2: The Judicial Branch is led by _____.
Options:
- Members of Congress
✘
- Supreme Court Justices
✔
- the President
✘
✔ Correct Answer: Supreme Court Justices
Explanation:
The
Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States, and its
Justices lead the Judicial Branch. While the President appoints them, the justices themselves head the judicial system.
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Members of Congress belong to the
Legislative Branch.
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The President leads the
Executive Branch.
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Question 3: The Judicial Branch works in _____.
Options:
- the US Capitol
✘
- the White House
✘
- the Supreme Court Building
✔
✔ Correct Answer: the Supreme Court Building
Explanation:
The
Supreme Court Building is where the Supreme Court meets and conducts its business. This is the central location of the Judicial Branch.
- The
US Capitol is where Congress meets (Legislative Branch).
- The
White House is the home and office of the President (Executive Branch).
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
reviews laws
2.
Supreme Court Justices
3.
the Supreme Court Building
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✔ Summary:
- The Judicial Branch
reviews laws.
- It is led by
Supreme Court Justices.
- It works in the
Supreme Court Building.
These answers reflect the core functions and structure of the Judicial Branch in the U.S. government.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of three branches of government worksheets.
