The Three Branches of Government

By Martina Anderson Valdosta State University ITED 8300

Instructions As you move through the tutorial, use the button to go back. Use the button to go on to the next slide. Use the button to return to the home page (Three Branches selection page). When taking a quiz or test, click on the letter of your answer choice. Click on any slide title to return to the beginning of that section. Click icon above for audio instructions

Instructions Click on any video to start or stop the video. Click on to return to the Instructions slide. Click on Section Quiz to go straight to the quiz for that section.Section Quiz Click on Final Test to go straight to the final test.Final Test Please do not use the keyboard arrow keys to navigate through this tutorial. Use the on screen buttons and title hyperlinks. Click icon above for audio instructions

Game Instructions Go to the online games by accessing the home page Click on the game you want to pay. Once there, click on the icon to begin. The game will open in another window. Play the game. When you are ready to return to the tutorial, click on the tutorial that is in the system tray at the bottom of the screen Click icon above for audio instructions

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Introduction Click above to start/stop video Click icon above for audio instructions

The Three Branches Click on one to begin The Legislative Branch The Executive Branch The Judicial Branch Checks and Balances Play Rags to Riches Play Branches of Government drop and drag game References

The Legislative Branch Click above to start/stop videoSection Quiz Final Test

The Legislative Branch This branch can: Overturn presidential vetoes, Impeach the president Declare war Approve the president’s budget (called “the Power of the Purse”) Section Quiz Final Test

The Legislative Branch This branch of government is made up of the Congress. They make laws for the whole country. They meet in the Capital building in our nation’s capital, Washington, D. C. Section Quiz Final Test

The Legislative Branch There are two lawmaking groups in Congress. They are the House of Representatives and the Senate. Congress House of Representatives Senate House of Representatives Congress House of Representatives Congress House of Representatives Congress House of Representatives Senate Congress House of Representatives Senate Congress House of Representatives Section Quiz Final Test

The Legislative Branch The House of Representatives has 435 members. Membership is determined by state population. For example, California has the largest population in the country. Therefore, they send 52 people to the House. Alaska has a very small population. They only send one person to the House. Section Quiz Final Test

The Legislative Branch The Senate has 100 members. Each state sends two people to represent them in the Senate. Section Quiz Final Test

The Legislative Branch Quiz 1.What is the function of the Legislative Branch? A. Make laws B. Carry out laws C. Interpret laws 2. Which two bodies make up Congress? A. Supreme Court and the President B. Checks and Balances and the Supreme Court C. House of Representatives and the Senate Final Test Next

Sorry!! That’s the job of the Executive Branch of government! Try again! Click anywhere to go back to the quiz.

Sorry!! That’s the job of the Judicial Branch of government! Try again! Click anywhere to go back to the quiz.

Congratulations!! The function of the Legislative Branch of government is to make laws!! Excellent! Click anywhere to go back to the quiz.

Sorry!! The Supreme Court is in the Judicial branch and the president is in the Executive Branch. Try again! Click anywhere to go back to the quiz.

Sorry!! Checks and balances are how each branch does not let the other become too powerful. The Supreme Court belongs in the Judicial branch of government. Try again! Click anywhere on the slide to go back to the quiz.

Congratulations!! That is correct!! Both the House of Representatives and the Senate make up Congress!! Click anywhere on the slide to go back to the quiz.

The Legislative Branch Quiz 3. Which body of Congress chooses membership based on the population of the sate? A. House of Representatives B. Senate C. Cabinet 4. Which body of Congress has two members per state? A. House of Representatives B. Senate C. Cabinet Final Test Next Previous

Sorry!! The Senate has two members per state regardless of population. Try Again Click anywhere on the slide to return to quiz.

Sorry!! The Cabinet is a group of advisors for the president. They are in the Executive Branch of government. Try Again Click anywhere on the slide to go back to the quiz.

Congratulations!! Membership in the House of Representatives is determined by a state’s population. The more people live in a state, the more representatives they have! Good Work! Click anywhere on the slide to go back to the quiz.

Sorry!! Membership in the House of Representatives is determined by the population of a state. Try again. Click anywhere to go back to the quiz.

Sorry!! The Cabinet is a group of advisors for the president. They are in the Executive Branch of government. Try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Congratulations!! The Senate has two members per state regardless of population. Fantastic!! Click anywhere on the slide to return to quiz.

The Legislative Branch Quiz 5. The population of Texas is greater than the population of Georgia. Which state would have the most members in the House of Representatives? A. Texas B. Georgia C. Neither, they would have the same amount. 6. Alaska has the smallest population in the country. How many representatives do they have in the Senate? A. One B. Two C. Three Final Test NextPrevious

Sorry!! Since Georgia’s population is smaller, it would not have as many members in the House as Texas. Try Again. Click anywhere to go back to the quiz.

Sorry!! Membership in the House is determined by the population of a state. Try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Congratulations!! That’s right!! Texas would have the most representatives in the House. This is because membership in the House is based on the population in a state. Click anywhere to return to the quiz!

Sorry!! Remember, representation in the Senate does not rely on a state’s population. Try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Congratulations!! Yes!! Membership in the Senate is not based on the population of a state. Each state has two representatives in the Senate. Superfantastic!! Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

The Executive Branch Click above to start/stop videoFinal TestSection Quiz Section Quiz Final TestSection Quiz Final TestSection Quiz

The Executive Branch This branch can: Approve Congressional bills Direct the military Make foreign policy Write the Federal budget Final TestSection Quiz

The Executive Branch This branch of government carries out the laws made by Congress. It is made up of the President, the Vice President, and the Cabinet. Final TestSection Quiz

The Executive Branch The President is the head of the Executive Branch. He lives and works in the White House. His job is to run the government and carry out laws made by Congress. Final TestSection Quiz

The Executive Branch The Vice-President helps the President. If the President dies, resigns, or is unable to work, the vice-President takes his place. He is also the President of the Senate. If the Senate has a tie vote, he gets to cast the deciding ballot. Final TestSection Quiz Final TestSection Quiz

The Executive Branch The Cabinet gives advice to the president on how to run the government. The heads of the Cabinet are appointed by the President. They are then sworn into office by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Final TestSection Quiz

The Executive Branch Quiz 1.The job of the Executive Branch is to A. make laws B. carry out laws C. interpret laws 2.Which is not a member of the Executive Branch? A. President B. Cabinet C. Congress 3.The Senate held a vote. It came out a tie. 50 Senators voted for the law and 50 voted against the law. What happens next? A. They rewrite the law and vote again. B. The law goes to the Supreme Court where it is ruled on. C. The Vice-President votes to break the tie. Next

Sorry!! Remember, it is the job of the Legislative Branch to make the laws. Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Sorry!! It is the job of the Supreme Court to interpret laws. Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

CORRECT!! You are RIGHT!! It is the job of the Executive Branch to carry out laws! Way to go! Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Sorry!! The president is the head of the Executive Branch. The question wants to know which IS NOT in the Executive Branch. Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Sorry!! The Cabinet members advise the president. The question wants to know which IS NOT in the Executive Branch. Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

CORRECT!! Congress is not part of the Executive Branch. Congress is in the Legislative Branch. Good Job!! Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Sorry!! Remember, the tie has to be broken. Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Sorry!! It’s not a law yet if it has not been approved. Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

CORRECT!! Excellent! It is the Vice-President who breaks the tie! Way to go!! Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

The Executive Branch Quiz 4.Members of the ___ advise the President on how to run the government. A. Cabinet B. Congress C. Supreme Court 5. Cabinet heads are appointed by the ___. A. Vice-President B. Supreme Court C. President 6. The President lives and works in the ____. A. Congress Building B. White House C. Supreme Court building NextPrevious Final Test

Sorry!! Remember, Congress is in the Legislative Branch and they make laws. Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Sorry!! The Supreme Court interpret the laws. Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

CORRECT!! Members of the Cabinet do advise the president on how to run the government. Fantastic! Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Sorry!! The Vice-President is the president of the Senate. Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Sorry!! The Supreme Court is in the Judicial Branch. Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

CORRECT!! Cabinet heads are appointed by the president. Fantastic work!! Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Sorry!! Don’t forget, the Congress building is where Congress works. Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Sorry!! Remember, the Supreme Court building is where the Supreme Court works. Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

CORRECT!! That’s right!! The President does live and work in the White House. Good work! Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

The Judicial Branch Click above to start/stop video Final TestSection Quiz

The Judicial Branch The Supreme Court makes up the Judicial Branch of our government. This court has nine judges called Justices. They work in the Supreme Court building in Washington, D. C. Section Quiz Final Test

The Judicial Branch The Justices are appointed by the president. The Senate must then approve the appointment. They have the job for life. Section Quiz Final Test

The Judicial Branch Their job is to make sure that the laws made by Congress agree with our Constitution. They also settle disputes between two or more states. Section Quiz Final Test

The Judicial Branch Quiz 1.The judges in the Supreme Court are called___. A. Justices B. Judges C. captains 2. The job of the Supreme Court is to __. A. make sure the laws agree with the Constitution B. carry out laws passed by Congress C. make laws for our nation 3. Who appoints new Justices to the bench? A. the Supreme Court B. The president C. Senate NextPrevious Final Test

Sorry!! Close, but the judges in the Supreme court are not called judges. Pleas try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Sorry!! The judges in the Supreme Court are not called captains. Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Correct!! Good job!! The judges in the Supreme Court are called Justices. Way to go! Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Sorry!! Don’t forget, it is the job of the Executive Branch to carry out laws passed by Congress. Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Sorry!! Remember, it is the job of Congress to make laws. Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Correct!! Excellent answer!! It is the job of the Supreme Court to make sure laws passed agree with the Constitution. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Sorry!! Justices cannot appoint themselves to the Court!! Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Sorry!! Remember, it is the Senate’s job to approve the appointment of new Supreme Court justices. Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Correct!! The president appoints new Justices to the Supreme Court. Great answer! Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

The Judicial Branch Quiz 4. New Justices are approved by the ___. A. Supreme Court B. President C. Senate 5. If one of the Supreme Court Justices is 65, the retirement age, does he have to retire? Why or why not? A. Yes, because 65 is the retirement age and he has to. B. No, because Supreme Court Justices are appointed for life. C. Yes, because they it is the law. 6. How many Supreme court Justices are in the Court? A. five B. seven C. nine PreviousNext Final Test

Sorry!! The Justices are part of the Supreme Court and cannot approve themselves! Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Sorry!! Remember, the president appoints new Justices. They are approved by someone else. Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Correct!! That’s right! The Senate approves all appointments made by the president. Good work! Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Sorry!! Even though 65 is the retirement age, you can continue to work. Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Sorry!! There is no law that says a person must retire when they turn 65. Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Correct!! That’s right! Justices are appointed for life. Good work! Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Sorry!! Remember, there are a few more than five! Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Sorry!! There are a few more than that! Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Correct!! That’s right!! There are nine Supreme Court Justices! Way to go! Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Checks and Balances Section Quiz Final Test

Checks and Balances Click above to start/stop video Section Quiz Final Test

Checks and Balances All three branches of government watch over one another. These checks keep the government in balance. This ensures that no branch becomes more powerful than any other branch. Section Quiz Final Test

Checks and Balances For example, the president checks the power of Congress by either signing a bill into law or vetoing, or rejecting, a bill. Congress can check the power of the president by overriding the veto with a 2/3 vote. Section Quiz Final Test

Checks and Balances The president can check the power of the Supreme Court by appointing its members. This power is checked by Congress because the Senate must approve these appointments. Section Quiz Final Test

Checks and Balances If it is believed that a president has done something illegal, the president can be impeached by Congress. This means that Congress has accused the president of serious misconduct. The president then stands trial in the Senate. Section Quiz Final Test

Checks and Balances Quiz 1.Why is there a system of checks and balances in place? A. So one branch of government does not become more powerful than the other branches. B. So it is easier for the Executive Branch to carry out the laws. C. So that the Supreme Court can hear more cases during the year. 2. The president can check the power of ___ by either signing or vetoing a bill. A. Congress B. Supreme Court C. Cabinet Final Test

Sorry!! The system of checks and balances does not make it easier for the Executive Branch to carry out laws. Please try again. Click anywhere to return to quiz.

Sorry!! The system of checks and balances does not allow the Supreme Court to hear more cases during the year. Please try again. Click anywhere to return to quiz.

Correct!! You did it!! The system of checks and balances was created so that one branch of government does not become more powerful than the other branches. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Sorry!! The Supreme Court does not make laws. Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Sorry!! The Cabinet are the advisors to the president. Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Correct!! Awesome!! You are right! The president can check the power of Congress by either signing or vetoing a bill. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Checks and Balances Quiz 3. Congress can check the power of the president by overriding the veto with a ___ vote. A. ½ B. 1/5 C. 2/3 4. The ___ appoints new Supreme Court Justices. This checks their power. A. president B. Chief Justice C. Congress 5. If Congress believes that the president did something illegal, they can ___ the president. A. impeach B. fire C. tell the police on Final Test

Sorry!! It takes more than half to override a veto! Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Sorry!! It takes more than 1/5 to override a veto! Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Correct!! Fantastic! It does take 2/3 of Congress to override a presidential veto. Click anywhere to return to quiz.

Sorry!! The Chief Justice is the head of the Supreme court. Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Sorry!! Congress makes laws. Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Correct!! That’s right! The president does appoint new Supreme Court Justices. This checks their power. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Sorry!! The president must first be found guilty. Please try again. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Sorry!! The police are not part of the three branches of government. Please try again. Click anywhere to return to quiz.

Correct!! Excellent!! Congress can impeach the president if they think he has done something illegal. Click anywhere to return to the quiz.

Final Test 1.Which branch of government makes laws? A. Legislative B. Executive C. Judicial 2.What are the two parts of Congress? A. House and Forest B. House and Senate C. House and Court 3. The Legislative Branch can ___ ___ on another country. A. make promises B. give favors C. declare war

Final Test Question 1 Sorry!! Remember that the Executive Branch carries out the laws. Please click anywhere on the screen and try again.

Final Test Question 1 Sorry!! Remember that the Judicial Branch interprets the laws. Please click anywhere on the screen and try again.

Final Test Question 1 Fantastic!! The Legislative Branch does make laws. Great work!! Please click anywhere on the screen to go to the next questions.

Final Test Question 2 Sorry!! Close, but the answer is not House and forest. Please click anywhere on the screen and try again.

Final Test Question 2 Sorry!! Close, but the answer is not House and court. Please click anywhere on the screen and try again.

Final Test Question 2 Super!! That’s right!! Congress is made up of the House and Senate. Please click anywhere on the screen and continue to show your greatness!!

Final Test Question 3 Sorry!! The Legislative Branch makes laws not promises! Please click anywhere on the screen and try again.

Final Test Question 3 Sorry!! The Legislative Branch makes laws not gives favors! Please click anywhere on the screen and try again.

Final Test Question 3 Wonderful!! The Legislative Branch does have the power to declare war. Please click anywhere on the screen and move to the next question!

Final Test 4. As a check on the power of Congress, the Judicial Branch can A. make new laws. B. declare a law unconstitutional. C. appoint new officials. 5. As a check on the power of the president, Congress can ___ a veto with a ___ vote. A. approve, 2/3 B. reject, ½ C. override, 2/3

Final Test Question 4 Sorry!! The Judicial Branch cannot make laws. That’s a Legislative Branch power. Please click anywhere on the screen and try again.

Final Test Question 4 Sorry!! The Judicial Branch cannot appoint new officials. That’s an Executive Branch power. Please click anywhere on the screen and try again.

Final Test Question 4 Superfantastic!! The Judicial Branch can declare a law unconstitutional. Please click anywhere on the screen and go to the next question.

Final Test Question 5 Sorry!! Congress cannot approve a veto by any vote. Please click anywhere on the screen and try again.

Final Test Question 5 Sorry!! Congress cannot reject a veto with only a ½ vote. Please click anywhere on the screen and try again.

Final Test Question 5 Excellent!! Congress can override a veto with a 3/4 vote. Please click anywhere on the screen and continue your awesomeness!!!

Final Test 6. Who is the head of the Executive Branch? A. Chief Justice B. President C. Vice-President 7. Which branch of government has the “power of the purse”, meaning they can approve the federal budget? A. Legislative B. Executive C. Judicial

Final Test Question 6 Sorry!! The Chief Justice is the head of the Judicial Branch. Please click anywhere on the screen and try again.

Final Test Question 6 Sorry!! The Vice-President is the head of the Senate. Please click anywhere on the screen and try again.

Final Test Question 6 Great!! The President is the head of the Executive Branch. Please click anywhere on the screen to continue.

Final Test Question 7 Sorry!! The Executive Branch creates the federal budget. Please click anywhere on the screen to try again.

Final Test Question 7 Sorry!! The Judicial Branch interprets law. Please click anywhere on the screen to try again.

Final Test Question 7 Awesome!! The Legislative Branch does have the “power of the purse” because they have the power to approve or disapprove the federal budget. Please click anywhere on the screen to continue.

Final Test 8. If our country went to war right now, the ___ would direct the military. A. president B. vice-president C. chief justice 9. Only Congress can __, or accuse of wrongdoing, the president. A. arrest B. detain C. impeach 10. Which document created our government? A. Article of Confederation B. Declaration of Independence C. Constitution

Final Test Question 8 Sorry!! If our country went to war right now, the vice- president could not direct the military. Please click anywhere on the screen to try again.

Final Test Question 8 Sorry!! If our country went to war right now, the Chief Justice could not direct the military. Please click anywhere on the screen to try again.

Final Test Question 8 Yay!! If our country went to war right now, the President would direct the military. Please click anywhere on the screen to keep on going!!

Final Test Question 9 Sorry!! Congress cannot arrest the president. Please click anywhere on the screen to try again.

Final Test Question 9 Sorry!! Congress cannot detain the president. Please click anywhere on the screen to try again.

Final Test Question 9 Fantastic!! Congress can impeach the president if they think he has done something wrong. Please click anywhere on the screen to move on to the next question.

Final Test Question 10 Sorry!! The Articles of Confederation were replaced by this document. Please click anywhere on the screen to try again.

Final Test Question 10 Sorry!! The Declaration of Independence was created by Thomas Jefferson before the Revolutionary War. Please click anywhere on the screen to try again.

Final Test Question 10 Fantastic!! The Constitution creates the government of the United States of America. Please click anywhere on the screen to return to the main menu.

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