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Checks and Balances
Graphic Organizer
FEP/Level 5/Level 4
Directions: On the next page is a graphic organizer of the
checks and balances of the US Government. Follow
the following directions to fill it out completely.
1. In each box, list the primary function of each branch of the
government. This information can be foundin your reading.
2. On the lines connecting the boxes, list at least two examples
on how the two branches check eachothers power.
3. In the space in the center, summarize how power is separated
among the three branches ofgovernmentandgive a reason why
separation of powers is important. Provide an example that
illustrates your reason. Your summary should be at least 3
sentences long.
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-FEP/Level 5 Executive Branch
Legislative Branch Judicial Branch
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Level 4
-House of Representatives
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Executive Branch
-The President
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Legislative Branch
-House of
Representatives
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Judicial Branch
-Supreme Court
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Checks and BalancesGraphic Organizer
Level 3
Directions: On the next page is a graphic organizer of the
checks and balances of the US Government. Follow
the following directions to fill it out completely.
1. In each box, list the main function of each branch of the
government. This information can be found inyour reading.
2. In the space in the center, summarize how power is separated
among the three branches ofgovernmentandgive a reason why
separation of powers is important. You should write at least
two
sentences.
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Level 3Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
The Court can say laws are
unconstitutional.
Congress can impeach Judges.
Senate approves the
Presidents nominations
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Checks and Balances
Graphic Organizer
Level 2
Directions: On the next page is a graphic organizer of the
checks and balances of the US Government. Follow
the following directions to fill it out completely.
1. Each box has the description of a branch. On the line, write
the name of the correct branch ofgovernment.
2. In the space in the center, write one or two reasons why
checks and balances is important for ourgovernment.
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Level 2
-The President-The Presidents
cabinet
-Can say no (veto) to
laws passed by
Congress
-House of
Representatives
-Senate
-Passes laws
-Supreme Court
-Rule if laws are
unconstitutional
-Hears court cases
from around the
country
The Court can say laws are
unconstitutional.
Congress can impeach Judges.
Senate approves the
Presidents nominations
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Checks and Balances
Graphic Organizer
Level 1
Directions: Match the photos to the correct branch of
government
Executive Branch
Judicial BranchLegislative Branch
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