The Three Branches of Government

Do you really know about how our Federal Government works?

If you want be in politics, first start out with some basic research.

Here's a site that gives you all you need to know about the Three Branches of Government without having to crack open a book. Hey, it's summer, who needs books, anyway?
Go ahead and get started!

Think- What lesson did the Founding Fathers learn from their experience with the British? How did this influence their decision to create the Three Branches of Government?

Explain- In your own words, what are separation of powers and checks and
balances? (Hey...Notice the glossary? Read it, don't copy it!)

Go Beyond -With the Great Compromise, our Founding Fathers created the Senate and the House of Representatives. What was the reasoning behind this historic decision? What could have been the outcome if this decision had not been reached? How would this affect state representation in a one house Congress?