Legislative, executive and judicial: sort each person, group and power into its branch, and learn how checks and balances work. There are 2 sheets here: sort into branches and checks and balances. Pick one from the tray, print it, and add its answer key as a second page if you want one.
Worksheets
NameDate
Sort into the three branches
Write each word in the column where it belongs.
makes lawscan rule a law unconstitutionalVice Presidentnine justicesfederal courtsexplains lawsCabinetPresidentSenateenforces lawscan override a vetoHouse of Representatives
legislative
executive
judicial
Using these sheets
The answer key matches the sheet on screen, including after you make new problems.
Sheets print on US Letter paper. On A4, choose “Fit to printable area” in the print dialog.
Questions
What grade are these branches of government worksheets for?
They suit grades 3 to 8. Each sheet in the tray practices it a different way, so you can pick the one that fits.
Is there an answer key?
Yes. Tick “add the answer key as page 2” before printing, or turn on Answer key to check work on screen.
Do I need an account to print?
No. The sheets print straight from this page, free, with no sign-up.