American Government and Constitution

 

Lessons and Worksheets For Government- 12 Grade

Topic: American Government and Constitution

Lesson: In the United States, the government is divided into three branches: the Executive Branch, the Legislative Branch, and the Judicial Branch. Each branch has specific responsibilities and powers. The President heads the Executive Branch and is responsible for enforcing laws. The Legislative Branch, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives, creates and passes laws. The Judicial Branch, led by the Supreme Court, interprets laws and ensures they align with the Constitution. Additionally, the Bill of Rights, which includes the first ten amendments to the Constitution, protects individual liberties and rights.

Worksheet:

Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the word bank.

Word Bank: Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Judicial Branch, President, Senate, House of Representatives, Supreme Court, Bill of Rights

• The Executive Branch is responsible for enforcing laws in the United States.

• The Legislative Branch creates and passes laws.

• The Judicial Branch interprets laws and ensures they align with the Constitution.

• The President is the head of the Executive Branch.

• The Senate and the House of Representatives make up the Legislative Branch.

• The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights.