Three Branches of State Government
The legislative, executive, and judicial branches of our state government. Students learn how each branch works and why the system of checks and balances matters.
Key Questions
- 1What are the three branches of our state government and what does each one do?
- 2Why is it important that no one branch has all the power?
- 3How is our state government similar to and different from the national government?
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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