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Branches of Government

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After reading a short text on the branches of government in the United States, future voters answer 8 fill-in-the-blank questions, as well as 11 true or false questions. This worksheet would be a great homework assignment or silent reading activity after a lecture on the separation of power. Learners could use it as a reference sheet during a unit on the branches of government. Answers are provided.

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the supreme court, the judicial branch, the three branches of government, the legislative branch, the united states senate, the united states congress, checks and balances, the executive branch, the founding fathers, the house of representatives, the united states government

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congress, separation of power, branches of government, checks and balances, executive branch, founding fathers, house of representatives, Informational Text, judicial branch, legislative branch, senate, supreme court, True and False, social studies
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5th - 8th
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Social Studies & History
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