5.SS.15.A
Identify and explain the basic functions of the three branches of government.
Grade 5 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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three branches of governmentbasic functionsgovernment
Skills
- identify (the three branches of government) #dok1
- explain (the basic functions of the three branches of government) #dok2
- compare (the roles and responsibilities of each branch) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the three branches of the U.S. government. #dok1
- I can recall the names and primary purpose of each branch. #dok1
- I can explain the basic functions of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. #dok2
- I can compare the roles of the three branches of government. #dok2
- I can organize information about the branches of government in a graphic organizer. #dok2
- I can analyze examples of how each branch carries out its functions in government. #dok3
- I can justify the importance of having separate branches in a government system. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The U.S. government is structured into three branches, each with its own unique functions and responsibilities.
- Understanding the roles of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches helps citizens recognize how laws are made, enforced, and interpreted.
Essential Questions
- What are the three branches of the U.S. government and what does each do?
- Why does the U.S. government have three separate branches?
- How do the different branches of government work together and keep each other in check?
- What might happen if one branch of government had all the power?
- How does understanding the structure of government help citizens participate in democracy?