Branches of Power

Game

Do your students like running things? The new version of Branches of Power allows them to do something that no one else can: control all three branches of the U.S. government.

In Branches of Power your students will:

Pick leaders for each branch of government
Create a presidential agenda and learn about the executive branch powers
Introduce bills and pass laws out of Congress
Apply judicial review to passed laws

For English and Multilingual Learners: Use the support tool, Spanish translation, voiceover and glossary.

Branches of Power Extension Pack

Activities and teaching tools to reinforce key game concepts.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Simulate the way separation of powers and checks and balances limit government
Analyze the structure, functions, and processes of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
Illustrate the law making process at the local, state, and federal levels

This Game is included in the following units:

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