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Social Studies Grade 6-8

US Government & Civics

Describe the three branches of government, checks and balances, and rights of citizens.

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Describe the three branches of government, checks and balances, and rights of citizens.

Social Studies - Grade 6-8

Instructions: Answer in complete sentences. Use vocabulary: legislative, executive, judicial, veto, amendment, checks and balances.
  1. 1
    Three scenes representing the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.

    Name the three branches of the US government and briefly describe each one's role.

  2. 2
    A balance scale with three government branch icons connected by arrows.

    What does 'checks and balances' mean?

  3. 3
    A leader rejects a blank bill document, symbolizing a presidential veto.

    What is a presidential veto?

  4. 4
    A parchment document surrounded by state capitol buildings and arrows, symbolizing constitutional amendments.

    How is the US Constitution changed or updated?

  5. 5
    Icons representing freedoms such as speech, press, assembly, religion, and petition.

    Name two rights guaranteed by the First Amendment.

  6. 6
    A wordless comparison of direct citizen voting and citizens choosing representatives.

    What is the difference between a democracy and a republic?

  7. 7
    People voting, serving on a jury, and helping the community.

    Name two civic responsibilities of US citizens.

  8. 8

    Why did the Founders create a system of checks and balances?

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