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The Three Branches of Government Worksheet

Learn the three branches of the US government and what each one does in this printable Grade 5 civics worksheet.

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Social Studies · Grade 5

The Three Branches of Government

Answer each question about how the United States government is set up.

  1. 1.
    How many branches does the US government have?
  2. 2.
    Name the three branches of the US government.
  3. 3.
    Which branch MAKES the laws?
  4. 4.
    Which branch carries out, or enforces, the laws?
  5. 5.
    Which branch decides what laws mean (the courts)?
  6. 6.
    Who is the head of the Executive branch of the US government?
  7. 7.
    Congress is made up of the Senate and which other house?
    • a) The House of Representatives
    • b) The Supreme Court
    • c) The Cabinet
    • d) The Parliament
  8. 8.
    What is the highest court in the United States called?
  9. 9.
    Why are there three branches instead of just one? (Main reason.)
  10. 10.
    True or false: the President can make laws all by himself.
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