WebQuest
by Deb Wadden
Introduction
The
Federal Government, which makes, enforces and interprets laws for the whole
country,
has
3 Branches that work together to create a balance of power and decision
making. Each branch has different powers
and responsibilities.
Each
branch can limit the power of the others.
Use the resources in the webquest to learn
about the 3 branches of the U.S. Government and the system of
checks
and balances created by our constitution.
Task
For this assignment, you will use the
resources to learn about the branches of government,
then complete a worksheet and take a
quiz to show what you have learned.
Process
Complete the following
steps:
- Use
the Resources in this webquest to learn about the
branches of Government
2.
Complete
this worksheet
with a partner and turn it in to
your teacher.
3. Take this Quiz online.
4. Complete this Branches of Government Diagram Worksheet
(State)
Branches of Government overview (from discoveryeducation.com)
Legislative Branch Video (from discoveryeducation.com)
Executive Branch Video (from
discoveryeducation.com)
Judicial Branch Video (from
discoveryeducation.com)
Watch this Short Video for Review (Facts of Congress)
Diagram of the branches of US Government
Great information about the Government at Trumanlibrary.org
Read about each branch and do a word search, crossword or
quiz
What Are the Parts of Government? By
William David Thomas
The voice of the
people : American democracy in action by Betsy Maestro & Giulio Maestro
National
government / Ernestine Giesecke.
Each blank on the worksheet is worth
2 points: Total = 28 points
Each question on the Quiz Is worth 5 Points:
Total = 75 points
Each blank on Branches of Government Diagram
worksheet is worth 2 points = 38 points
Total assignment value = 141 points
Extra Credit: Create a Quiz with 1 question about each branch of government.
Each question will be worth 5 extra
credit points.
You are now an EXPERT on the 3
branches of the US Government.
