The Three Branches of Government


Resource ID#: 111634 Primary Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Learn how to identify the three branches of the federal government as established by the Constitution of the United States. With this interactive tutorial you will also be learn to identify the structure and function of each branch of government. 

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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Students
Keywords: government, Constitution, legislative branch, executive branch, judicial branch, separation of powers, checks and balances, President, Supreme Court, Congress, student tutorial, Civics, interactive, tutorials, elearning, e-learning
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Social Studies - Civics - Grades 6-8

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